I have never been treated with such discard and disrespect from a company in my life. Currently, I am still trying to process everything that has taken place with Donegan and his company. I am a new business owner. I saw an amazing property downtown and met with Donegan to tour it. I discussed IN DETAIL the description of my business, which is an all-inclusive performing arts center & production studio. Our primary focus is dance and acting classes, self tape reel production and audition training/ coaching. We will also have production space rental for television & film as well as special celebrity events & seminars. I was given the thumbs up to apply! I provided my website and my business description and ALL needed financial documents... and then NOTHING. Donegan went on vacation, but I was also working with his assistant Aldwin (who was much kinder), but of little help or assistance. Without getting an answer from the owner, Donegan came up with his own and said the owners were "sitting on my application" because they wanted to start a bidding war on the loft. He also said my guarantor only showed 16k in the bank, which is a LIE! He never submitted all the documents I provided. He also intentionally tried to act confused about my business, although there was no confusion on the front end, my website is clear as day and the building has other businesses that are comparable to mine. As in, dance, music, art & production. He insulted me by insinuating my business wasn't good. Only AFTER I stated I'd be filing a formal complaint, did he text me saying he didn't mean it and Oh My Gosh, would you look at that.... he so happened to find another account I submitted with 20k!! I have everything a new business is required to have to begin operating. My credit is good and my background check is clean. He was also able to get "word" from the owners within 30 minutes of me stating I'd be contacting an attorney (although they hadn't responded with anything for 10+days) and they stated, they didn't get a detailed description of my business and had questions.... I submitted everything to Donegan & Aldwin. They also said because my business was NEW they didn't want to rent to me. But, having a new business was never a determining factor beforehand, as I submitted and passed ALL requirements. It is illegal to make up new policy that only applies to certain tenants and not others. Please keep in mind I am a 37 year old African American woman. At one point I was told by Aldwin that the owner wanted to meet me.... although this is not common, later Aldwin changed that and said he suggested the owner meet me. I guess I was needed to prove I was a "decent black". Aldwin also mentioned he had another young black woman last year who felt she was racially discriminated against too. I believe Donegan dropped the ball and purposely failed to submit and represent my business professionally. Instead tried to persuade me in helping me lease elsewhere. Perhaps he knew the owners wouldn't want my business (or my kind), so he intentionally didn't negotiate, submit all financials or give the proper detailed business description. He never asked for ANYTHING else until after I said I was filing a complaint. Also, he sent me a screenshot from Ericson Alviz (management of Shomof Group) where he tells Donegan to "find a better tenant" ... what the hell does that even mean? So either Donegan needs to come forward that the owner Izek Shomof or his management company are biased, which put him in an awkward position (he shouldn't have them as clients because of unethical & discriminatory practices) OR, he's going to be included in everything as an ally and collaborator of such despicable actions. 2 weeks of my life wasted. Hard inquiry on my credit report for nothing. Paid application and credit report fees for nothing. Toured the property for nothing. If the owners had a stipulation that they didn't accept new businesses Donegan would have said that before starting the process.... but heck, he only showed them $16k, and between my father (guarantor) and myself our monthly showed at $35k+. The monthly rent is only $5k. I have every right to have been offered a lease there. Donegan had the nerve to block me because I'm disappointed and letting it be known. A simple apology and rectifying the matter could have sufficed. But no, as you can see from all his other responses on here, he doesn't like to be held accountable... instead he gaslights, projects and discards. Had I known they were all about gentrification beforehand, I could have saved myself the emotional turmoil. They want "us" moving out, not in. read more

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I had a good experience with Donegan -- a specialist in Downtown Los Angeles commercial spaces, he negotiated a great lease for an office in a perfect location. An experienced well-resourced, professional, he made the negotiation process simple and transparent. read more

Donegan was so great. He helped us find such an amazing place and knew exactly what we really needed.Youll be so happy working with him!

Thanks to Donegan and quixotic team I'm finally opening my first brick and mortar. They were patient and was able to show me numerous properties until I found the right pick. I got one of the best deals on the market in a busy area of downtown I couldn't be happier. read more

I hate giving this review because Aldwin is really nice but this company ether needs to revamp their customer service protocols or hire more than one person to handle EVERYTHING. He's obviously overworked. There's no reason it takes days upon days to get a call back after multiple contact attempts and then no one is ever available to do a showing for another few days or week plus. Then after the showing getting in contact to apply will take you another few days to a week plus. read more

talks a big game about doing great things for artists but not only does his website indicate that he's a driving force of gentrification (and therefore rising rents for artists and others), but he asks for free labor from artists to spruce up a building he has for sale, not like they're going to see any profit when he flips the building, oh but the EXPOSURE. Not a good way to start a business relationship and I can only imagine what else he cuts corners on and stiffs people over if he can get away with it. from their website: "The firm knows what artists want. Having served tons of all types of artists, fashion designers, fashion showrooms, film, music, media, marketing, branding/pr, photographers, graphic designers, cafes, restaurants companies, the company is positioned to uniquely serve all types of business owners and investors looking to profit from the explosive growth that is now occurring in Downtown & Greater Los Angeles. The company prides itself on its non-institutional image with the flexibility to achieve excellence in serving both owners, buyers, and tenants without the rigid confines of your run of the mill corporate commercial real estate firm." Not surprisingly at all they brag about driving gentrification: "one of the most unique things about the firm is that they especially excel at serving areas that have yet to be gentrified but are about to be gentrified. " in other words: an opportunistic parasite who wants free labor from the people he's pricing out of the market. Avoid. read more

FEMALES BEWARE!!! FEMALES BEWARE!!! Donovan has no respect for females interested in leasing spaces. As we all know it is very difficult being a female in Los Angeles constantly being sexually harassed by aggressive males who believe it's okay to treat females like pieces of meat. A female has a hard time just walking into a cvs from the parking lot without being barked at or followed by these low life's. My experience with Donovan has been a straight disaster. My girlfriend wanted to lease a space from Donovan and wanted me to handle the negotiations so that she could get the best value, her experience prior to Donovan was being hit on by agents and attempts to sexually harass her. Donovan did not meet at the leasing space, instead he had a random person show up who knew absolutely nothing about the space or deal and could not answer basic questions. My girlfriend had me tour it and make videos to see the space, she liked what she seen and was ready to lease the space. So Donovan has her fill out a extensive application and then says he would like to meet her and I at the space the following week. He says he would call us back and never does. He said he would follow up and never does. So I message him and he finally replies after many attempts with a ridiculous assumption. In my experience this man is a huge waste of time, he is very unprofessional, and based on all the complaints I see online, he will not be in business for very much longer. read more

Saw some stuff online which caused me to believe Donnagan and his company might be helpful. Sent a detailed email. A couple days later I get a very general and vague response from his assistant, some guy who is new to this region, and not very knowledgable. The exchange went downhill from there... My feelings now, this company and it's employees are artifacts of the gentrification going in in dtla today. I can probably do better without them. read more

Donegan is a real professional and knows the Downtown commercial real estate market better than anyone. He is honest, straightforward, and truly looks out for his clients. He was very responsive to all my (probably inane) questions. If you are looking to rent a commercial space anywhere from the Arts District to Bunker hill, give him a call first. read more

Wanted to view a warehouse in the Arts District during Thanksgiving week and heard nothing from the listing agents for days. Luckily we found Donegan and he responded very quickly after we contacted him through Yelp and arranged for us to view the warehouse on the Sunday of Thanksgiving holiday weekend. We were very impressed by his efficiency and diligence. He really went above and beyond our expectations. 為人熱誠、盡心盡力。雖是美國人、但有華人的work ethic。 read more

Must see Donogan. Helped me and my boss to get the right office for our new business location. His staff especially Zach Steihl was the one who helped us. This team are great and you can count on them to answer any questions and concern in regards to your commercial spot for rent or lease. Recommended read more

Met with Jacob who was easy going and was able to answer any and all the questions I had about the spaces I saw and the areas we were in. Scheduling was easy and very flexible with my hectic schedule! read more

Zac Stiehl was my contact person at DTLA Realestate. He assisted me alongside my colleagues in touring two units. He also provided additional information for other types of property that my boss was seeking. He was pretty informative and he had great follow up throughout the entire process. There was one thing that didn't go smoothly. There were two units that we were looking at, one of which we thought we were applying to get. However, it was brought to our attention that that unit was no longer up for grabs. Upon the application being submitted it should have been thoroughly communicated but then again we had a third party that was getting the application details prepared and submitted. Other than that, we ended up with a really convenient spot in DTLA. Lunch is going to be so much fun for me and my colleagues. Thanks, Zac for your assistance. read more

Donegan helped us find not only our store in Downtown LA, but also helped set us up with the apartment complex where we now live. Highly recommended!! read more

Amazing Realtor experience! Helped every step of the way and we found our business because of Donegan. Would highly recommend DTLA Real Estate. read more

I have lived in Downtown Los Angeles for a while and I had been using my loft space to do club dancing and to create Youtube videos. I really wanted to separate the live from work so I decided to start looking for creative space for lease nearby where I live. I found Donegan on Craig's List because he pretty much all over the Downtown LA commercial real estate section. He was really chill and wasn't pushy. At first he showed me some creative office buildings but I couldn't find the vibe I was looking for. He showed me a warehouse space in the Fashion District with wood flooring and that was it. I'm really happy and would def rent from him again. read more

Great people and easy to speak with. Monique set up my appointment to meet with Jacob at all the listings I was interested in seeing. Jacob was very knowledgeable about the areas of DTLA I was interested in putting my business in. He walked me through every pro and con to each area which led me to making the decision on the place I'm at now! read more

I called Donnagan at DTLA real estate a few years back to help me find a space. He was very accommodating and showed me a few spots, but we ended up moving into something out of his area. Fast forward to this month, when our lease was up and we needed a new office, I called him with a very specific (urgent) request. Despite the fact that he wasted his time with us a few years back, he still politely answered my call now and was ready and eager to help! He had me looking at office space same day and facilitated our move in within 3 business days. We got exactly what we were looking for! DTLA real estate answers the phone and works hard when you need something done, A++. read more

So, I called Donegan at Downtown LA Real Estate just before lunch and by 2:45 we were looking at prospective leases. Seriously, from not knowing me from Adam to all the sudden we looked at 3 locations the day I contacted him. What can I say, he is fast moving and easy to work with. We ended up not leasing with him, but I was so impressed that I decided to write this review anyway. Very cool people. read more

Donegan makes sure that every detail is under the radar. He listens to what you want & delivers 100%. Out of the box thinker & real estate visionary! I've used him twice & referred him out & the results are always the same...perfection! Jeffrey Lindsay Relf read more

I was in the market to lease a warehouse , Mr Donegan helped me to find the right place , again after few months wanted to sublease out my warehouse for some reason, again he found right tenant and subleased my property . if you are in the market I really suggest you guys to consult this broker first. read more

I got a call out of the blue one day apologizing for hanging up on me. That has never happened to me. I really appreciated the apology and the nerve it took for them to call be months later and offer and apology. If you are looking for a space to buy or rent they will value you and your business. read more

My experience with Donegan was great. He came off a bit scatter brained at first, but it all worked out in the end! Rented a class-a office space in Downtown LA. I never needed help with leasing or renting in the past but the commercial real estate market in Downtown Los Angeles was new to me. I was looking for someone who was experienced that could provide a lot of good information to me about luxury and executive office space. Donegan did that. One thing, he didn't really dress professionally which was kind of odd for the professional space we were looking at. But in the end he provided great service and helped me find an epic place. And THAT is all that really matters. Thanks Donegan! read more

Donegan helped me find a great space in the Flower district. An awesome industrial space with a lot of character and other cool tenants in the building who have similar goals and aspirations. It's good to be around other inspiring young professionals in a place that is equally inspiring. read more

I had the pleasure of working with Jake, Monique, and Donegan throughout the whole process of finding a space to lease for my business and I can't say enough about how professional they were and how easy it was to communicate with them. Once I'm ready to add another space, I know who I'm calling! read more

Donegan at DTLA Real Estate helped me get a great deal on exactly the place I was looking for, He listened to what I needed and found a few different options in the Arts District that we looked at, When we found the one I was looking for he was really helpful with getting the lease going at the rental office. Excellent service, he followed up on my move in. Great guy to work with, highly recommended. read more

Zac is an awesome professional. He helped me through leasing a work space for our company in West Hollywood. He made the process really simple and smooth which saved us a lot of time. Thank you Zac! read more

Donegan showed me office space for rent in Downtown Los Angeles. He was very friendly and a professional broker and I will definitely call him when I need his services again. read more

Donegan did seem a little scattered at first through text and calls- maybe because he's soo busy. But he was professional and presided over helping us find the most excellent warehouse space in Downtown for our business needs. We would refer him to any of our friends. We heart DTLA Real Estate. Thanks Donegan! read more

Donegan just did a great job helping us to get our retail space for lease in Downtown Los Angeles! Our new business was looking for a right property for a year (!), so we've met many brokers and may compare. Thanks to Donegan - it was a very short time between when we came to see property he represented for a first time and when we signed the last page of the Lease Agreement. He did his job very fast, very professional, very clear. Was always reachable, even on the weekends, helpful and prompt. We are very happy for both - property that we got and experience that we obtained from cooperating with Donegan. Highly recommended! read more

Donegan is a great at what he does. Found exactly what we were looking for! Look forward to using his services again in the future when we need a bigger space. read more

I've been looking for a restaurant space for years. Donegan is great, not pushy or in a hurry like most of the agents in LA.

I needed an industrial space for music, film shoots, events, and the occasional large-scale art construction with high ceilings and 24 hour access. Donegan got me that. I looked at a bunch of creative office space in Downtown Los Angeles but most were renovated to the point where what I wanted to accomplish could cause potential damage. Donegan didn't really go out and search for places like his web-site seems to say he will. He already had places and just knew about other owners with that type of space. I'm very happy with the industrial warehouse space I rented and would recommend him to anyone looking for creative space for rent in Downtown LA. read more

Donegan helped me find a small office space in Downtown LA. He convinced me that "creative office" is the way to go. I had been looking at high end executive office space and the price per square foot was really high and my type of clientele didn't really necessitate that kind of space. I have a small start-up business and I wanted to establish home-base in Downtown. Donegan was really informative and helped me get acquainted with commercial real estate. I had no idea what "CAM fee" meant. Something I've never done before. He showed me a bunch of places in the Fashion District, Historic Core, and Jewelry District. He was really patient with me even though I took forever to finally lease. I finally rented and ended up at a great building. I would definitely recommend him to my friends. read more

Zach is by far the most professional Real Estate agent in the Downtown area by far! He went above and beyond to help me find a space. My schedule is super crazy and he accommodated me every single time. Looking for a commercial space in DTLA is stressful to begin with, but he made it seem so effortless. Thank you!!! read more

Working with Donegan was a breeze! He made the process so simple and easy! I am so thankful for my new beautiful office! The management and security are also so kind and helpful. Thank you for everything! No need to find another broker, Donegan will help you find what you're looking for! read more

Donegan is the best. Friendly, responsive, knowledgable of the area, and got me in early to a great building. Would recommend to anyone looking for DTLA commercial space. read more

Zac helped me find an office space in downtown LA at a fair price. He was very helpful and kept me updated every step of the way during the application process. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a work space LA. read more

Donegan did it again! I rented one cool creative office space with Donegan at 724 S. Spring St. Two spaces actually. We needed to expand and I needed to add another office. He was there and helped me get a really good deal and a 13th month free on my lease. He was even able to negotiate and get me a free kitchenette. I love both of them and they are working really well for my marketing company. Actually met Donegan not long after at the bar, 7 Grand, and he's become a friend! If you're looking for a commercial real estate broker in Downtown Los Angeles he's really great. read more

DTLA Real Estate is great! Donegan is very personable and easy to communicate with. He works really hard and is extremely dedicated to his job. He will always promptly get back to you and goes above and beyond by being reachable beyond office hours. He made the whole process of renting really smooth and handled everything so professionally.. Highly highly recommended! Thank you so much for everything Donegan & DTLA Real Estate! read more