UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date:	December 21, 2009

Accession Number:	0001193125-09-256225
Submission Type:	POS AM
CIK: 0001375083 Company Name: Meruelo Maddux Properties, Inc. File Number: 333-140300