# Building permits at 253 E 120th St, Los Angeles, CA One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Jul 3, 2025: Re-roof over existing sheathing. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 6 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.24 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 3, 2025 | Roofing | Re-roof with Class A or B material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing ___800___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 lab | $2,850 | [25016-30000-20943](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/25016-30000-20943/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 6 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 23, 2026 | [254 E 120th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/254-e-120th-st/) | 120 ft S | Alteration or repair | ePlan: Replacement of damaged stucco and balcony | $5,000 | [26016-10000-12776](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-10000-12776/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 6, 2026 | [232-232 1/2 E 120th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/232--232-1_2-e-120th-st/) | 290 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Supplemental to 23010-10000-01471 to change roof material | $10,000 | [23010-10001-01471](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/23010-10001-01471/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [229 E 118th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/229-e-118th-pl/) | 700 ft N | Demolition | ePlan. Demo (E) detached garage, pedestrian protection fence required | $1,200 | [26019-10000-02501](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26019-10000-02501/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [212 E 120th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/212-e-120th-st/) | 430 ft W | Roofing | Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over new solid sheathing 220 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 | $66,000 | [26016-90000-20660](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-90000-20660/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 16, 2026 | [445 E 119th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/445-e-119th-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Demolition | Demo (E) detached garage | $6,000 | [26010-40000-01878](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26010-40000-01878/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [445 E 119th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/445-e-119th-st/) | 0.24 mi E | New building | New carport per LA city p/bc 2026-009comply with department order effective date03/08/2025. Permit will expire 30 days from issuance date | $6,000 | [26010-40000-01782](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26010-40000-01782/) | ## Zoning requests nearby We don't list zoning cases for Los Angeles yet. ## More on this street Other addresses on E 120th St with permits, nearest house number first: - [254 E 120th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/254-e-120th-st/): newest permit Jul 23, 2026 - [232-232 1/2 E 120th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/232--232-1_2-e-120th-st/): newest permit Oct 6, 2026 - [212 E 120th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/212-e-120th-st/): newest permit Aug 5, 2026 - [625 E 120th St 1-3](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/625-e-120th-st-1--3/): newest permit Feb 13, 2025 - [629 E 120th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/629-e-120th-st/): newest permit May 21, 2026 - [806-808 E 120th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/806--808-e-120th-st/): newest permit Jun 4, 2026 - [810 1/2 E 120th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/810-1_2-e-120th-st/): newest permit Dec 11, 2025 - [1134 E 120th St 1-74](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1134-e-120th-st-1--74/): newest permit Oct 7, 2024 --- Source: LA Department of Building and Safety permit data (https://data.lacity.org/d/pi9x-tg5x). Checked 2026-10-16 22:25 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, the one permit at this address and 6 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/253-e-120th-st/