Budgets Over $20 / SF
On vacant buildings we carry restoration budgets exceeding $20 per square foot, restoring every unit with current accessories and premium finishes.
About Lyons & O’Brien R.E.
Mission and
Values
Lyons & O’Brien R.E. is a third-generation, family-owned portfolio of commercial industrial properties in Los Angeles County. The portfolio totals 800,000 square feet across five cities, strategically positioned minutes from the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
We own, improve, and operate industrial parks in Paramount, South Gate, Downey, Signal Hill, and Torrance. We were the original developers, we hold for the long term, we put capital back into buildings others would defer, and we deal with tenants, cities, vendors, and brokers the way we would want to be treated if the roles were reversed.
We own, operate, and manage every building in our portfolio. That means the person who answers your call is the person who makes the decision. The capital that improves your building comes from the same family that has held it for three generations.
We continuously deploy capital to improve our assets and our tenants' day-to-day experience.
What That Looks Like in Practice
- All deferred maintenance addressed. Roofs, paving, striping, painting, and landscaping are maintained on an ongoing basis, not deferred until a building turns over
- Ongoing modernization of exteriors and common areas across every industrial park we own
- Security and infrastructure investment. Controlled-access security gates, AI-enabled security cameras with license plate recognition, and EV charging stations
- Restoration budgets exceeding $20 per square foot on every vacant building, so it is restored with current accessories and premium finishes
- The Golden Rule. In every lease, renewal, repair, broker transaction, and civic issue: do to others what you would have them do to you.
- Family ownership, operator standards. This is a third-generation family business we intend to keep and grow. Decisions are made by people who developed, own, and still operate the real estate. Tenants, brokers, vendors, and cities deal with ownership—not a remote manager or an out-of-town committee.
- Stewardship. We run the parks as owner-operators, not as remote asset managers. Deferred maintenance is funded and fixed, not stored. We upgrade function, safety, and appearance so product competes.
- Durable partnerships. We look for creditworthy companies whose operations and character support long occupancy. We use vendors who finish quality work on time and at a fair cost. We treat the small broker community in our submarkets as repeat counterparts. We maintain the parks and participate in the cities that host them.
- Fair dealing. High-credit, clean, honorable tenants get attractive renewals and reasonable improvements. That is how we keep strong businesses in the buildings. It is earned. It is not a standing discount.
Build Standard
Timeless Development.
Timeless Development.
Constructed for business operational efficiency
Our buildings were developed between 1986 and 2011 with specifications that remain fully compatible with modern distribution and light manufacturing requirements.
Our earliest 1986 construction includes:
- 21' minimum clear height
- Dock-high and ground-level loading
- 105'–110' truck turning radius
- 5" reinforced concrete slab with steel rebar at 24" on center
- 200–400 amps at 277/480V, even in the smallest units
Our 1999–2011 single-tenant builds include all of the above, plus:
- 24' minimum clear height
- Private side yards
Many industrial buildings from this era were built to a price. Ours were built to a standard, which is why a 1986 building in our portfolio still competes directly with new construction on the specifications that matter to an operator.
Restoration
Every vacant unit is restored with current accessories and premium finishes.
Floors, Stairs & Mezzanines
Sealed and diamond-ground concrete floor finishes, rubber stair treads, and VCT vinyl flooring at mezzanine levels.
Lighting, Utilities & Loading
LED light fixtures, new utility fixtures, electric water heaters, and edge-of-dock levelers.
When a tenant tours one of our vacant units, they are not looking at a building we intend to fix. They are looking at a building we have already invested in.
Location
Direct proximity to the ports
Direct proximity to the ports
of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Every property in our portfolio sits within Los Angeles County with direct proximity to the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, the largest container port complex in the Western Hemisphere.
For distribution operators, e-commerce fulfillment, and import-driven businesses, that positioning reduces drayage costs, shortens transit times, and keeps inventory close to the largest consumer market in the United States.
A Tenant Base Built to Last
We vet carefully on the front end. That discipline is why our portfolio quality compounds rather than erodes.
59
Tenants Across the Portfolio
80%+
of Tenants Renew
39%
With Us a Decade or Longer
59 tenants across diverse business models, primarily distribution, with light assembly and manufacturing operations. More than 80% of our tenants renew.
Tenant tenure breaks down as:
- 20+ years: 17%
- 10–20 years: 22%
- 5–10 years: 27%
- 1–5 years: 34%
More than one third of our tenants have been with us for a decade or longer. In an asset class where tenants routinely relocate at every lease expiration, that number is the clearest measure of how we operate.
Our Professionals
A Lean Team. Direct Access
A Lean Team. Direct Access
to Decision Makers.
Five people run every aspect of this business. There is no layer between a prospective tenant and the person who can say yes.
Chuckie Lyons
Founder & CEO
Four decades across development, brokerage, operations, and property management. A licensed broker since 1979, with over 2 million square feet of commercial industrial real estate developed. From his long-standing brokerage career, he has vast connections within the industrial real estate broker community. His relationships with permitting officials, city politicians, and trade vendors turn a tenant's build-out approval from months into weeks.
Colin O'Brien, CFA
CFO & COO
Licensed as a salesperson since 2021 and a broker since 2024, with six years of experience in property management, finance, operations, marketing, and leasing of commercial industrial real estate. Prior to joining the firm, Colin spent 15 years as a high-yield trader at a leveraged finance investment firm in Los Angeles. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst.
Charles Lyons
Property Management
Charles was introduced to real estate at just 12 years old, working alongside family members in various capacities. Later, his passion for painting led him to study art at Laguna College of Art and Design and California State University, Long Beach. Over the past decade, Charles has seamlessly blended this lifelong real estate background with his creative expertise, serving as a dynamic team lead for property management.
Robbie Latimer
Financial Controller
Financial controller with over 15 years of experience spanning corporate finance, accounting and asset management. Oversees the financial strategy and daily operations of the industrial real estate portfolio with a long-term growth mindset. Optimizing cash flow, streamlining reporting and mitigating risk to preserve generational wealth.
Arianne Lyons O'Brien
Principal
Arianne Lyons O’Brien grew up in the industrial real estate industry, launching her career alongside her father, Chuckie Lyons, at Lyons & O’Brien R.E. (FKA Lyons & Lyons Properties). She has extensive experience in property and portfolio management, marketing, brokerage, and LEED-certified properties. Her comprehensive background includes specializing in brokerage of industrial and office at top-tier firms including CBRE and NAI Capital, as well as corporate pharmaceutical sales at Obagi/Valeant. Today, Arianne maintains ownership interests within the family portfolio while steering the firm’s digital strategy, website content, and social media presence.
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