# Building permits at 1216 E 56th St, Los Angeles, CA New buildings permitted at five addresses within a quarter mile since May 1, the largest $180,000. One permit on record here. The newest, Nov 21, 2024: Eplan: (N) 1 story detached accessory dwelling unit per gcs 65852.2(e)(1)(b) and LAMC 12.22 a.33(c). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 16 more permits since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 230 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Nov 21, 2024 | New building | Eplan: (N) 1 story detached accessory dwelling unit per gcs 65852.2(e)(1)(b) and LAMC 12.22 a.33(c), (d), and (g). Work per engineered design.1 of 2 | $79,680 | [24010-20000-01969](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/24010-20000-01969/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 16 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | May 26, 2026 | [1197-1197 1/2 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1197--1197-1_2-e-56th-st/) | 230 ft NW | 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/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 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/) | 760 ft N | 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/) | 690 ft N | 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 21, 2026 | [5603 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/5603-s-central-ave/) | 880 ft W | 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/) | 690 ft N | 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 8, 2026 | [1316 E 58th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1316-e-58th-st/) | 950 ft SE | New building | ePlan: New detached ADU per LAMC 12.22 A.33(b)(1). Work per WFPP. | $150,000 | [26010-20000-00560](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26010-20000-00560/) | | Jun 7, 2026 | [1159 E 58th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1159-e-58th-st/) | 600 ft SW | Addition | ePlan: Convert detached Garage and Addition to Accessory Dwelling Unit per city ordinance LAMC 12.22 A.33(b)(1). Work per engineered design. | $70,000 | [26014-20000-01586](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26014-20000-01586/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [1207 E 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1207-e-55th-st/) | 490 ft N | 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/) | 490 ft N | 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 | [5527 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/5527-s-central-ave/) | 840 ft W | 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), 6 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/) | 0.22 mi N | 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 3, 2026 | [1354 E 58th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1354-e-58th-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | New building | eplan: new 28'x17'-6" detached one story ADU (1,200 SF max per Ordinance, LAMC 12.22 A.33(c)-(d)) All work done per an engineered design. | $85,000 | [23014-20000-05122](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/23014-20000-05122/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [1141 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1141-e-53rd-st/) | 0.23 mi N | 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 14, 2026 | [5400 1/2 S Latham St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/5400-1_2-s-latham-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | New building | New 1-Story Detached A.D.U. Per Ordinance. Construction Per W.F.P.P. W/ NFPA 13D Throughout | $78,000 | [26010-10000-03388](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26010-10000-03388/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [1384-1386 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1384--1386-e-56th-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Interior remodel to the (E) duplex with relocation of demising wall between units and infill (E) exterior door. All work per wfpp. | $45,000 | [26016-20000-15487](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-20000-15487/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [5619 S Ascot Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/5619-s-ascot-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | New building | New 1-story detached ADU at rear of lot. | $75,000 | [20010-10000-04012](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/20010-10000-04012/) | ## Zoning requests nearby We don't list zoning cases for Los Angeles yet. ## More on this street Other addresses on E 56th St with permits, nearest house number first: - [1212 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1212-e-56th-st/): newest permit Nov 21, 2024 - [1197-1197 1/2 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1197--1197-1_2-e-56th-st/): newest permit May 26, 2026 - [1189 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1189-e-56th-st/): newest permit Nov 7, 2024 - [1327 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1327-e-56th-st/): newest permit Oct 10, 2025 - [1384 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1384-e-56th-st/): newest permit Jul 1, 2025 - [1384-1386 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1384--1386-e-56th-st/): newest permit Jun 24, 2026 - [1455 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1455-e-56th-st/): newest permit Aug 24, 2026 - [1457 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1457-e-56th-st/): newest permit Aug 24, 2026 - [1461 1/2 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1461-1_2-e-56th-st/): newest permit May 12, 2025 - [1480 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1480-e-56th-st/): newest permit Apr 9, 2025 --- Source: LA Department of Building and Safety permit data (https://data.lacity.org/d/pi9x-tg5x). Checked 2026-10-17 08:06 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, the one permit at this address and 16 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1216-e-56th-st/