BUILDING THE FUTURE WITH SUSTAINABLE & SMART PRACTICES

ABOUT US

Pacific Cove Development (PCD) is a boutique builder and developer based in Santa Monica, CA. PCD focuses on projects – turnkey from conception to completion – throughout Southern California, particularly in coastal areas of Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego. PCD is a proud member of the Los Angeles/Ventura Building Industry Association (BIA) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

With a strong belief in sustainability, PCD enjoys the pursuit of smart and efficient practices in every project and has experience with projects that have earned LEED Gold (through United States Green Building Council) and GreenPoint Rated (through Build It Green) certifications. PCD has residential experience in constructing single family homes, condominiums, townhomes, apartments, and mixed-use projects. Commercial project experience includes schools, restaurants, office/tenant improvements, rehabilitation facilities, shopping centers/retail, historical landmark buildings, parking lots, subterranean garages and hospitality applications. Regardless of the project style, our goal is to build with a sense of casual, coastal elegance, creating spaces that appeal to the most sophisticated clients. The thoughtful, open floor plans invite you to add your own personal style.

PCD takes pride in the relationships it has developed with design team members and enjoys collaboration with sharp thinkers in the industry. PCD has the ability to direct projects, but also has a great desire to work with clients who enjoy a more active role in their projects. After project completion, it’s especially satisfying to see owners and occupants enjoying their new, finished space built by PCD.

OUR TEAM

STEVEN A. LAPPIN, CGBP, President

Steve has over 26 years of real estate experience including land acquisition, entitlements, design, development, purchasing, construction, and customer service. He oversees the operation of the company and has both a General Building Contractors License, as well as a Certified Green Building Professional (CGBP) credential. Steve was a keynote speaker at the 2009 and 2012 AltBuild Expo in Santa Monica, also at the 2014 Green Real Estate Development Seminar in Santa Barbara, served on the Building Industry Association’s Los Angeles City Government Affairs Board, and is a member of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) West Los Angeles Chapter. He holds degrees from UC Berkeley and University of Chicago.

MICHAEL B. LAPPIN, MD, Director of Business Development

Mike comes to this position after a 45 year career as an eye surgeon. However, his interest in real estate and business dates back many decades, starting with his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Accounting obtained at the University of Florida at Gainesville. This educational pathway was completed concurrently with pre-med requirements, thereby allowing the aforementioned medical career in Ophthalmology. Mike obtained his MD degree from the University of Tennessee at Memphis. He equally shares the energy and enthusiasm for building/construction that is readily evidenced by our entire team.

LAURI M. GORDON, LEED AP, CGBP, Director of Design, Marketing & Sales

Lauri has 21 years of real estate experience including mortgage, California Bureau of Real Estate processing, multifamily and single family home sales and leasing, as well as permanent interior and exterior design. She is a licensed real estate broker, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP), CGBP, and an active member of the USGBC West Los Angeles Chapter. Lauri was a keynote speaker at the 2012 AltBuild Expo in Santa Monica. She completed her undergraduate studies at UCLA and earned a graduate degree in Communications from Boston University.

DYLAN NOBEL, Assistant Project Manager

Dylan serves as Assistant Project Manager at Pacific Cove Development, where he oversees all aspects of ground-up and remodeling of single-family, multifamily, and commercial projects—from entitlement and design coordination to budgeting, contract negotiations, and construction management. He holds a Master of Science in Real Estate from Pepperdine University and a Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Development from UC San Diego. Dylan brings a well-rounded skill set in financial modeling, project scheduling, and stakeholder coordination, contributing to the firm’s mission of delivering high-quality development projects across Southern California.