# Building permits at 1038 E 53rd St, Los Angeles, CA

Three permits on record here. The newest, May 2, 2025: Supp to permit 23014-20000-03412 to add Laundry Room on ground floor under landing for exterior stairs. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 19 more permits since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 860 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Supp to permit 23014-20000-03412 to add Laundry Room on ground floor under landing for exterior stairs | $2,500 | [23014-10001-03412](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/23014-10001-03412/) |
| Oct 9, 2024 | Roofing | Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over new solid sheathing ( 30 ) Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ). For residential roof replacement > 50% of the total roof area, apply Cool Roof Prod | $4,000 | [24016-20000-32421](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/24016-20000-32421/) |
| May 23, 2024 | Grading | Site prep and r&r for proposed addition to (E) structure and (N) det. ADU | $379 | [24030-20000-00697](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/24030-20000-00697/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

19 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 11 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | [1179 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1179-e-53rd-st/) | 890 ft E | Roofing | Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing 38 Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ). For residential roof replacement > 50% of the total roof area, apply Cool Roof Pro | $7,600 | [26016-90000-25642](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-90000-25642/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [1125 E 52nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1125-e-52nd-st/) | 860 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Eplan: supplemental to 25014-20000-00460 to reduce the size of the front first-floor windows; replace the facade material on the west, north, and east elevations from siding to stucco; and correct site plan dimensions. | $5,000 | [25014-20001-00460](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/25014-20001-00460/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [1141 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1141-e-53rd-st/) | 670 ft NE | Addition | Proposed bedrm/bathrm/closet addition at rear of the ex 1-story single family dwelling. And proposed kitchen & laundry rm remodel per plan. Construction design per engr. | $65,000 | [26014-20000-02809](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26014-20000-02809/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [1154 E 52nd St 1-4](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1154-e-52nd-st-1--4/) | 950 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Eplan: convert (E) attached garage in 3-unit apartment to attached accessory dwelling unit per GC 66323(a)(3). | $14,000 | [26016-20000-09585](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-20000-09585/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [1156-1156 1/2 E 52nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1156--1156-1_2-e-52nd-st/) | 860 ft NE | New building | New 2-story detached 2-unit ADU's per PER STATE LAW GC 66323(a)(4) | $227,856 | [26010-20000-01545](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26010-20000-01545/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [1150 E 52nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1150-e-52nd-st/) | 910 ft NE | Grading | ePlan Existing Pool Shell removal and backfill with structural fill. | $110 | [26030-10000-02926](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26030-10000-02926/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [997 E 54th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/997-e-54th-st/) | 320 ft SW | Alteration or repair | 1 bathroom(s).Bathroom remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes). | $7,000 | [26016-90000-19178](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-90000-19178/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [997 E 54th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/997-e-54th-st/) | 320 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Kitchen remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes). | $14,000 | [26016-90000-19177](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-90000-19177/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [997 E 54th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/997-e-54th-st/) | 320 ft SW | Roofing | Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing 23 Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ). For residential roof replacement > 50% of the total roof area, apply Cool Roof Pro | $4,600 | [26016-90000-17463](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-90000-17463/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [898 E 54th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/898-e-54th-st/) | 800 ft W | Alteration or repair | 1- Kitchen 1- bathroom remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes) "COMPLY WITH DEPARTMENT ORDER effective date06/15/2020. Permit will expire 30 days from issuance date". Allpermits shall be for the same time period limitation. Ifadditional assistance is needed, please call Inspector M | $6,000 | [26016-10000-15694](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-10000-15694/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [5527 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/5527-s-central-ave/) | 820 ft S | Alteration or repair | T.I. And change of use (E) 43' x 80' commercial building to (N) office space & storage room, and convert portion of (E) to (N) patio cover "comply with department order effective date 05/03/2024. Permit will expire 30 days from issuance date" | $80,000 | [26016-20000-00422](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-20000-00422/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2026 | [1242 E 54th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1242-e-54th-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Concrete block freestanding masonry fence walls constructed per Information Bulletin P/BC 2020-096 located in residential zones, maximum 6 feet height above grade, and not located in the required front yard or within 5 feet of the side street lot line of a reverse corner lot (subject to additional l | $9,500 | [26016-90000-27242](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-90000-27242/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [1234 E 54th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1234-e-54th-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Eplan: supplemental to 26014-20000-01843 revise foundation plan | $4,000 | [26014-20001-01843](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26014-20001-01843/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [861 E 52nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/861-e-52nd-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Roofing | Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing 20 Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ). For residential roof replacement > 50% of the total roof area, apply Cool Roof Pro | $4,000 | [26016-90000-26164](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-90000-26164/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [5603 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/5603-s-central-ave/) | 0.19 mi S | Sign | ePlan. Install (1) Non-illuminated wall sign. 9'-4 1/2 "L x 5'-6"W, Sign Area = 51.56 sf, 16'-7 1/2" from finished grade | $1,000 | [26048-20000-01385](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26048-20000-01385/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [1234 E 54th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1234-e-54th-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Addition | Eplan: addition and convert (E) garage to accessory dwelling unit per LAMC 12.22.a.33.(c)-(d). Work per wfpp. | $160,000 | [26014-20000-01843](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26014-20000-01843/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [1207 E 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1207-e-55th-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Supplemental permit to 26016-30000-13888 to change permit sub type from apartment to Duplex | Not listed | [26016-10001-13888](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-10001-13888/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [1207 E 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1207-e-55th-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Roofing | Re-roof with Class A or B material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing __13__Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone(VHFHSZ). For residential roof replacement>50% of the total roof area, apply Cool Roof Product labeled a | $5,800 | [26016-30000-13888](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-30000-13888/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [1197-1197 1/2 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1197--1197-1_2-e-56th-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | New building | New 2 story with 2 adu's per state law for (E) multy- dwelling.work done per engineer design 13d sprinkler | $180,000 | [25010-70000-05818](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/25010-70000-05818/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on E 53rd St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [1040-1040 1/2 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1040--1040-1_2-e-53rd-st/): newest permit May 2, 2025
- [1141 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1141-e-53rd-st/): newest permit Aug 27, 2026
- [1164 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1164-e-53rd-st/): newest permit Aug 26, 2025
- [1179 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1179-e-53rd-st/): newest permit Sep 21, 2026
- [890 E 53rd St 890-892 1/](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/890-e-53rd-st-890--892-1_/): newest permit Mar 16, 2026
- [1236 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1236-e-53rd-st/): newest permit Feb 16, 2026
- [1269 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1269-e-53rd-st/): newest permit Nov 13, 2024
- [701 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/701-e-53rd-st/): newest permit Feb 24, 2025
- [1567 1/2 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1567-1_2-e-53rd-st/): newest permit May 8, 2026
- [1639 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1639-e-53rd-st/): newest permit May 7, 2026

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Map, all 3 permits at this address and 19 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1038-e-53rd-st/
