Prado on Lake
840 Green Street, Pasadena, California
MULTIFAMILY EXECUTIVE MAGAZINE named Prado Condominium “Project of the Year: MID-Rise” in the November 15, 2006 issue
New Neighbor: Prado on Lake Avenue in Pasadena California by -Rachel Z. Azoff Pasadena, California’s Lake Avenue is best known for its string of high-end shops. So, with limited residential options, the neighborhood offered a big opportunity to create high-end housing for renters willing to pay a premium to live in the center of the busy retail, office, and restaurant district. The Hanover Co., based in Houston, stepped up to the challenge with Prado on Lake Avenue, a 103-unit luxury apartment community replete with all the latest bells and whistles, plus 8,800 square feet of retail and 10,000 square feet of office space. 
Integrating a residential building into an urban commercial area proved to be quite a challenge. The city was very particular since the project fronted the well-known Lake Avenue, says Eric Kenney, a development partner at The Hanover Co. “We got over our design challenge with the city by making our building fit into their high-end office and retail street,” he says. Following the city’s guidelines, the project features ground-floor retail space to complement its surroundings. In fact, the site’s zoning configuration required that the Lake Avenue side must incorporate commercial with a 125-foot height limit to fit in with the neighboring buildings. The balance of the site was zoned for commercial/residential use with a 50-foot height limit. To accommodate these requirements, the site evolved into two buildings: a six-story building for the commercial zone with 12 two-story loft units occupying the upper four floors, and a four-story building with ground-floor retail and 91 units. (The buildings are connected by a two-story portal.)
Prado on Lake Avenue also fits into the neighborhood aesthetically, borrowing nearby elements of classic, international style architecture. But one design feature stands out from all the rest: an intricate public art display that took a year and a half to create. The artists held a photo shoot with a large cross-section of city residents, and the images of 50 people are captured in a glass panel set into metal canopies that project out from the building. The subjects’ shadows were then sandblasted in the sidewalk below-a lasting impression indeed. Prado on Lake Avenue
- Location: Pasadena, Calif.
- Developer: The Hanover Co.
- Architect: Togawa & Smith
- Opened: December 2005
- Units: 103
- Unit Mix: One- and two-bedrooms
- Rent: $2,250 to $6,035
- Notable: Located one block from the Rose Bowl parade route
How walkable is Prado On Lake? See the walk score below – 100 out of 100!
Here’s the Street View Map of 840 East Green Street, Pasadena:
PRADO on Lake Penthouse
South Lake District – Pasadena California
840 East Green Street #505, Pasadena, California
S O L D
List Price: $775,000
MLS#: 22131609
Year Built: 2006
Bedrooms/Bathrooms: 2 bedrooms and 2 baths
Interior Square Footage – Data per Assessor: 1,886 sq. ft.
HOA (Home Owner Association) Dues – $400.84 until 11/30/2016* call for more information
Parking – subterranean – 2 parking spaces
Amenities – Full Service Concierge, Movie Theater, Internet Cafe with coffee and tea bar, Conference Rooms, Pool, Spa, BBQ Area, Gym, Recreation Room, Large Balcony, Pasadena City Views.
Description:
If you are looking for loft-style living in the center of Pasadena’s downtown and South Lake Avenue District, this penthouse is for you.
Modern, 2 story penthouse on the 5th and 6th floors of “Prado on Lake” with 2 bedrooms, a formal dining room, loft and 2 full baths.
This architectural condo offers an open floor plan, a huge balcony for alfresco dining and tremendous Pasadena city views.
Walls of glass create a bright and comfortable environment. Attention to detail is seen in the use of natural stones, wood flooring, and hand-picked stainless steel appliances.
A sleek kitchen with breakfast bar opens to a beautiful living room. Lower level offers a guest bedroom and a full bath with walk-in closet, as well as a dining room and a utility room with a washer & dryer.
Upstairs, a wonderful loft area has been designed for entertainment and takes advantage of the city views. A huge Master Suite with a built-in study is serviced by a walk-in closet and a bathroom with a shower stall and a tub.
Granite counters, beautiful fixtures, modern lighting reflect the clean and elegant architectural lines reserved for an upscale lifestyle in the heart of Pasadena.
Indulge your senses and see what Prado living is all about.
Offered for sale by Irina Netchaev, Pasadena Real Estate Agent
For a private showing, please call our office @ 626.629.8439
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