Location Name - Huron Substation
2640 Huron Street
Los Angeles 90065

County: Los Angeles
Region: *Los Angeles
Location ID: 10178003

Phone 1:(323) 225-8909

Website:
http://huronsubstation.com (Creative Workspace & Film Location)
https://www.huronsubstation.com/about (Historic Monument # 404)

Email: [email protected]

 
Categories:
COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES - *
COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES - Art Galleries
COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES - Office Buildings
COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES - Office Interiors
MANUFACTURING & INDUSTRIAL - *
MANUFACTURING & INDUSTRIAL - Warehouses
HOUSES - *
HOUSES - Lofts / Penthouses
STUDIO FACILITIES - *
STUDIO FACILITIES - Photo Studios / Labs

Tags/Keywords: Urban, Arched Windows , Boardrooms / Conference Rooms / Meeting & Event Space, Dressing Rooms, Flooring - Concrete Floors, Library / Libraries

Description:
Welcome to Huron Substation, Los Angeles County Historical Monument #404. Built in 1906 to power the famous Yellow Cars of the Los Angeles Railway, this loft-like landmark features arched windows, original brickwork, polished concrete floors, and sweeping 45-foot ceilings with exposed beams. An open staircase leads up to 1,500-square-foot mezzanine. The original 12-foot archways open to a gorgeous outdoor patio. This film-friendly creative space has been the backdrop for special events, television shows, photoshoots with GQ and Vogue, music videos for artists such as Josh Groban and the Jonas Brothers, and numerous films including Must Love Dogs, Catwoman and Fast & Furious. Long before Telsa, Uber and the Metro, Angelenos relied on the railway system for quick trips throughout the city. Built in 1906 to power the famous Yellow Cars of the Los Angeles Railway, this historic treasure features original brickwork, vaulted, beamed ceilings, arched windows, and undeniable character and charm.

Site Condition:
3600 sq ft - 11.5 x 11.5 loading door - 200 amp house power makeup room, skylights, courtyard w/ fountain, full kitchen. This urban loft/warehouse has cement floors, skylight, ceiling height of 30'-50' and 20'-30', I-beam ceiling support, brick walls, arched windows, interior stairway, mezzanine, photography studio.

General Notes:
submitted by: Laura Coover / Updated 12/01/2023 J.Jackson updated by: [Thrasher, Dave] 9/8/2025 11:48:47 AM

Jurisdictions::
FILMLA / LOS ANGELES FILM OFFICE - FLICS, Los Angeles City

Within 30-Mile Zone: Y

State Property: No

Closed/Vacant: No

GPS Source:
Google Maps (interactive), x coordinate: 34.0851549, y coordinate: -118.2218628

Building Materials: Brick

Contacts:
Thrasher, Dave *
Rental Manager, Huron Substation
323.225.8909 Phone 1
[email protected]

* Key Contact


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