Photos: Developer plans fully furnished apartments in downtown L.A.

One of the mock furnished units at 888 S. Olive St. in downtown L.A., which is nearing completion. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Feb. 25, 2015 6:01 PM PT

With thousands of new apartments being built in downtown Los Angeles, a Canadian developer is looking to set itself apart by offering fully furnished units in its nearly completed $200-million luxury high-rise.

Developer plans fully furnished apartments in downtown L.A.

A view of one of the mock furnished units at 888 S. Olive St. in downtown L.A. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

The 33-story apartment building at 888 S. Olive St. in downtown L.A. is nearing completion. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

The view from the penthouse of the 33-story apartment building at 888 S. Olive St. in downtown L.A., which will be fully furnished. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Workers walk through what will be the fitness center area at 888 S. Olive St. in downtown L.A. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

All the units at 888 S. Olive St. in downtown L.A. will be furnished to attract upscale short-term tenants. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

A view of one of the mock furnished units at 888 S. Olive St. in downtown L.A. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

A view of one of the mock furnished units at 888 S. Olive St. in downtown L.A., nearing completion. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Concrete boxes will be used as planters in an outside lounge area at 888 S. Olive St. in downtown L.A. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)