# Building permits at 1639 E 53rd St, Los Angeles, CA

One permit on record here. The newest, May 7: Re-roof over existing sheathing. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 5 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | Roofing | Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing 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 Pro | $2,400 | [26016-90000-12085](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-90000-12085/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | [1567 1/2 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1567-1_2-e-53rd-st/) | 440 ft W | Alteration or repair | Kitchen remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes). | $3,500 | [26016-90000-12321](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-90000-12321/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [1641 E 50th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1641-e-50th-pl/) | 830 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remodel of (E) SFD, convert (E) closet to bathroom and living room to bedroom."comply with department order effective date04/27/2026. Permit will expire 30 days from issuance date" | $2,500 | [26016-10000-12104](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-10000-12104/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | [1647 E 50th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1647-e-50th-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | eplan Supplemental to 26016-20000-05606 to revise T-24 from gas to all electric, remove and replace the roof system | $10,000 | [26016-20001-05606](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-20001-05606/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [5552 S Morgan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/5552-s-morgan-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | 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/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [1511 E 52nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1511-e-52nd-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | EPLAN: Foundation repair to (E) church building (URM BUILDING) | $25,000 | [26016-20000-11673](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-20000-11673/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

We don't list zoning cases for Los Angeles yet.

## More on this street

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

- [1649-1649 1/2 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1649--1649-1_2-e-53rd-st/): newest permit Jan 21, 2025
- [1567 1/2 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1567-1_2-e-53rd-st/): newest permit May 8, 2026
- [1269 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1269-e-53rd-st/): newest permit Nov 13, 2024
- [1236 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1236-e-53rd-st/): newest permit Feb 16, 2026
- [1179 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1179-e-53rd-st/): newest permit Sep 21, 2026
- [1164 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1164-e-53rd-st/): newest permit Aug 26, 2025
- [1141 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1141-e-53rd-st/): newest permit Aug 27, 2026
- [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
- [1038 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1038-e-53rd-st/): newest permit May 2, 2025
- [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

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Source: LA Department of Building and Safety permit data (https://data.lacity.org/d/pi9x-tg5x). Checked 2026-10-14 10:48 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, the one permit at this address and 5 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1639-e-53rd-st/