# Building permits at 1480 E 56th St, Los Angeles, CA

New buildings permitted at five addresses within a quarter mile since May 1, the largest $216,000.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Apr 9, 2025: Re-roof over existing sheathing. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 11 more permits since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 220 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2025 | Roofing | Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing 25 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 | $5,000 | [25016-90000-10982](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/25016-90000-10982/) |
| Feb 4, 2025 | Alteration or repair | EPLAN Proposed Tenant Improvement - Self-service laundry. Maintain / modify / provide partition and dryer walls. Provide washing machine bulkheads, folding tables, and ancillaries. | $20,000 | [24016-20000-32614](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/24016-20000-32614/) |
| Oct 31, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Early start demo existing self-serivce laundry machines, existing restroom. | $2,000 | [24016-20000-31212](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/24016-20000-31212/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | [1457 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1457-e-56th-st/) | 180 ft NW | Demolition | eplan Demolish existing detached garage | $5,000 | [26019-20000-01923](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26019-20000-01923/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [1455 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1455-e-56th-st/) | 220 ft NW | New building | ePlan - New 2 story Detached ADU at the rear of the property per LAMC 12.22 A.33(b)(1)^3. | $216,000 | [26010-20000-02170](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26010-20000-02170/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [1457 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1457-e-56th-st/) | 180 ft NW | Roofing | Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over new solid sheathing 12 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  | $3,600 | [26016-90000-13340](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-90000-13340/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | [1450 E 57th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1450-e-57th-st/) | 400 ft SW | Roofing | Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over new solid sheathing 24 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  | $7,200 | [26016-90000-23384](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-90000-23384/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [5412 S Ascot Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/5412-s-ascot-ave/) | 780 ft NW | New building | (N) 1-story detached accessory dwelling unit with an attached front porch cover pursuant to LAMC 12.22A.33(b)(1),(c),(d),(h), & (k), all work thru wood framing prescriptive provisions | $120,000 | [26010-10000-00816](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26010-10000-00816/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [1384-1386 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1384--1386-e-56th-st/) | 640 ft W | 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/) | 640 ft W | 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/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [5345 S Ascot Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/5345-s-ascot-ave/) | 970 ft NW | Roofing | Re-roof with Class A or B material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over new solid sheathing_4_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 Productlabeled and certi | $1,200 | [26016-10000-12727](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-10000-12727/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | [1354 E 58th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1354-e-58th-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | 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 14, 2026 | [5400 1/2 S Latham St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/5400-1_2-s-latham-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | 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/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [5552 S Morgan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/5552-s-morgan-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | (1) Kitchen remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes). MEPs IncludedWater damage, termite damage or dry rot repair less than 10% of replacement cost of residential buildings.Replacement of damaged framing members (less than 10% of replacement cost of building) for single family dwell | $17,143 | [26016-70000-20091](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-70000-20091/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on E 56th St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [1461 1/2 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1461-1_2-e-56th-st/): newest permit May 12, 2025
- [1457 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1457-e-56th-st/): newest permit Aug 24, 2026
- [1455 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1455-e-56th-st/): newest permit Aug 24, 2026
- [1549 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1549-e-56th-st/): newest permit Sep 22, 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
- [1327 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1327-e-56th-st/): newest permit Oct 10, 2025
- [1216 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1216-e-56th-st/): newest permit Nov 21, 2024
- [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

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