
Nick Arnst
Vice PresidentContact
T 213.225.7226 C 989.245.2226 nick.arnst@kidder.com 601 S Figueroa St, Suite 2700Los Angeles, CA 90017
About
Nick Arnst is Vice President at Kidder Mathews, specializing in industrial real estate throughout Central Los Angeles, with a focus on markets such as Vernon, Commerce, Pico Rivera, Montebello, and neighboring cities.
Nick has also developed deep expertise in food-related facilities, including freezer and cooler buildings, 3PL (third-party logistics) operations, and food processing plants. With deep local expertise and a commitment to client success, Nick has built a reputation for delivering strategic solutions and completing some of the region’s most significant industrial transactions.
A dedicated professional, Nick’s practice is founded on integrity, hard work, and long-term relationships. He is known for his hands-on approach, aligning closely with clients to understand their goals and relentlessly pursuing outcomes that drive value and growth.
Nick is an active member of Business Network International (BNI), where he has served since 2014 as an Educational Coordinator for his Southern California chapter. He also sits on the Executive Board of the Pico Rivera Chamber of Commerce, where he has contributed for three consecutive terms, helping strengthen local business and community development.
Before joining Kidder Mathews, Nick began his career at Heger Industrial, working directly under the firm’s Executive Vice President and COO. There, he developed a strong foundation in tenant, buyer, and seller representation, advising clients on acquisitions, relocations, value-add opportunities, and lease negotiations across Los Angeles.
Outside of work, Nick enjoys traveling the world, snowboarding, kiteboarding, and spending quality time with his family.


Available Properties
Affiliations & Memberships
BNI Chapter in Los Angeles Educational Coordinator since 2014
Pico Rivera Chamber of Commerce Executive Board Member since 2015
Member of NAIOP the Commercial Real Estate Development Association
MEMBER OF FIBR Food Industrial Business Round Table since 2020
Education
California State University Long Beach, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Select Sale Transactions
12250 Coast Drive
431 W Compton
2749 Tanager Ave
3305 E Vernon
3626 E 26th Street
4320-4334 S Santa Fe
5190 S Santa Fe
721 E 5th Street
15505 Cornet Street
Select Lease Transactions
6131 Malburg Way
2701 S Carrier
4768 S Alameda
3055 Fruitland Ave
7265 Oxford Way
2634 E 26th Street
3305 E Vernon
7039 E Slauson
6023 Bandini Blvd
4471 S Santa Fe
Select Client List
- Be Wicked
- Eternity Flooring
- H.P. Communications
- Italian Fabrics
- Haley Industrial Coatings
- L.A. Distribution Co.
- MJ Global
- My Import West
- New Crown Wholesale
- P Kay Metal
- Popular Basics Corp.
- Suits America
- The Hummus Guy
- United Growers
- Vazquez Foods
About Kidder Mathews
Kidder Mathews is the largest independent commercial real estate firm on the West Coast, with 900 real estate professionals and staff in 21 offices in Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, and Arizona. Kidder Mathews offers a complete range of brokerage, appraisal, asset services, consulting, project and construction management, and debt & equity finance services for all property types. The firm performs $8 billion in transactions, manages over 70 million square feet of space, and conducts over 1,800 appraisals annually.

