Inside California’s Builder’s Remedy Battle

Inside California’s Builder’s Remedy Battle

“It’s a long way down.” When Cedar Street Partners’ Jonathan Curtis said this to a guest peering over the edge of the 20th floor patio at a Glendale co-working space, it was... Read more »
Beverly Hills Council Forces Builder’s Remedy Consideration

Beverly Hills Council Forces Builder’s Remedy Consideration

The Beverly Hills City Council is clearing the way for an updated builder’s remedy proposal on Wilshire Boulevard.  The city council granted an appeal from applicant Wilshire Skyline regarding its proposed 14-story... Read more »
Huntington Beach Not Backing Down in Builder’s Remedy Battle

Huntington Beach Not Backing Down in Builder’s Remedy Battle

Anyone who thought the final nail had been hammered in the dispute between cities and the state over builder’s remedy might want to think again.  Let’s revisit the latest in the saga... Read more »
Can California Make Builder’s Remedy Work?

Can California Make Builder’s Remedy Work?

Alexandra Hack, a principal at Cedar Street Partners, has taken on an expensive endeavor.  She’s one of a handful of developers testing out the viability of builder’s remedy in California’s courtrooms in... Read more »
LA Court Looks to Validate Builder’s Remedy Project in La Cañada Flintridge

LA Court Looks to Validate Builder’s Remedy Project in La Cañada Flintridge

LA court ruling signals tilt in favor of developer Cedar Street Partners Alexander Hack at Cedar Street Partners, Gov. Gavin Newsom and 600 Foothill Boulevard (LinkedIn, Getty, Google Maps) Builder’s remedy is... Read more »
Court Denies Huge Builder’s Remedy Project in Redondo Beach

Court Denies Huge Builder’s Remedy Project in Redondo Beach

A Los Angeles court has denied Leo Pustilnikov’s application to build a 35-unit apartment project in Redondo Beach, following a tentative ruling a week ago. “The court rules in accordance with its... Read more »
Court Clarifies Builder’s Remedy With Redondo Beach Project

Court Clarifies Builder’s Remedy With Redondo Beach Project

UPDATED, Feb. 2, 2024, 5:02 p.m.: An L.A. court judge looked to deny developer Leo Pustilnikov’s application to build a 35-unit apartment project in Redondo Beach earlier this week, but offered clarification... Read more »
Crescent Heights Bets on Builder’s Remedy in Beverly Hills

Crescent Heights Bets on Builder’s Remedy in Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills, an epicenter for state builder’s remedy projects, now faces the biggest of them all: a plan by Crescent Heights to build a 20-story residential tower looking down on the affluent... Read more »
Beverly Hills Remains Vulnerable to Builder’s Remedy

Beverly Hills Remains Vulnerable to Builder’s Remedy

The City of Beverly Hills is still vulnerable to builder’s remedy, after the state deemed its plan to build more housing over the next eight years was inadequate.  The state’s Department of... Read more »
How Newsom Has Legitimized Builder’s Remedy

How Newsom Has Legitimized Builder’s Remedy

Clockwose from left: Mayor Richard Gunter III, Governor Gavin Newsom, Cedar Street Partners Alexandra Hack, Rand Paster Nelson’s Dave Rand and Leo Pustilnikov (LinkedIn, Getty, Illustration by Kevin Rebong for The Real... Read more »