# Building permits at 255 E 85th St, Los Angeles, CA

New buildings permitted at five addresses within 800 ft since May 1, the largest $538,053.

One permit on record here. The newest, Feb 26: Re-roof with new sheathing. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 19 more permits since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 430 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | 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 | [26016-90000-05315](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-90000-05315/) |

## 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), 16 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | [8318 5/8-3/4 S San Pedro St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/8318-5_8--3_4-s-san-pedro-st/) | 760 ft N | Alteration or repair | No fee dept. Error - supplemental permit to 26010 - 20000 - 02306 to remove "npfa-13d fire sprinkler thru-out" from work description and udpate to " new 2-story 2-unit accessory dwelling units to comply with gcs 66323(a)(4) per engineering" | Not listed | [26010-20001-02306](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26010-20001-02306/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [8321 1/2 S San Pedro St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/8321-1_2-s-san-pedro-st/) | 710 ft N | New building | [Eplan] proposed 2 story ADU type v-b - non sprinklerper LAMC 12.22 a.33(b)(1) | $250,000 | [25010-20000-03991](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/25010-20000-03991/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [335 E 84th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/335-e-84th-st/) | 870 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Convert (E) garage into detached ADU per GC 66323(a)(4). | $60,000 | [26016-10000-16196](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-10000-16196/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [8318 5/8-3/4 S San Pedro St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/8318-5_8--3_4-s-san-pedro-st/) | 760 ft N | New building | Eplan: new 2-story 2-unit accessory dwelling units to comply with gcs 66323(a)(4) per engineering. Nfpa-13d fire sprinkler thru-out | $150,000 | [26010-20000-02306](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26010-20000-02306/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [214-216 E 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/214--216-e-85th-st/) | 430 ft W | New building | New 2-story duplex with attached 1-car garage at front and 2-car garage at rear.nfpa13d throughout.solar installation required to meet kw per title 24. | $538,053 | [21010-10000-01192](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/21010-10000-01192/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [8319 S San Pedro St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/8319-s-san-pedro-st/) | 730 ft N | Demolition | ePlan. Demo (e) detached garage to build an ADU | $8,000 | [25019-20000-03573](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/25019-20000-03573/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [214 E 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/214-e-85th-st/) | 430 ft W | Demolition | Demolish existing 1-story single family dwelling w/ attached patio and existing detached 2-car garage. (2) Buildings"comply with department order effective date02/19/2015. Permit will expire 30 days from issuance date". | $5,500 | [26019-20000-02192](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26019-20000-02192/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [160 E Manchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/160-e-manchester-ave/) | 740 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | Reinforcements to the base of existing wireless telecommunication tower | $20,000 | [26020-10000-01213](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26020-10000-01213/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [8420 S San Pedro St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/8420-s-san-pedro-st/) | 410 ft NE | Roofing | Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing 37 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 | $7,400 | [26016-90000-19259](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-90000-19259/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [160 E Manchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/160-e-manchester-ave/) | 740 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | ePlan: Alteration to existing wireless telecomn facility per ADM-2026-2761-APA: - install (1) mount kit, (13) ODU's, and (21) cables on tower; remove (1) metal wall section and install (1) metal wall section, (1) ice bridge, (1) H-frame, (1) concrete pad, (1) cabinet, (1) meter, and (1) disconnect o | $30,000 | [26020-10000-00500](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26020-10000-00500/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [218 E 83rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/218-e-83rd-st/) | 970 ft N | Demolition | Eplan. To demo (E) detached garage. See comments | $1,000 | [25019-20000-01093](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/25019-20000-01093/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [220-220 1/2 E 84th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/220--220-1_2-e-84th-st/) | 640 ft NW | New building | Eplan New two-story detached two-unit ADU per State GC 66323(a)(4). NFPA 13D fully sprinkler. | $257,850 | [26010-30000-00712](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26010-30000-00712/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [216-218 E 84th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/216--218-e-84th-st/) | 640 ft NW | Alteration or repair | No Fee Department Error*Supplemental permit to 25014-20000-05564 to update the address. | Not listed | [25014-30001-05564](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/25014-30001-05564/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [218 E 84th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/218-e-84th-st/) | 700 ft NW | Addition | ePlan Addition, remodel, and change of use to existing one story SFD to Duplex. NFPA 13D fully sprinkler. | $295,000 | [25014-20000-05564](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/25014-20000-05564/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [8401 S San Pedro St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/8401-s-san-pedro-st/) | 560 ft N | Sign | *Eplan. Demolish 6'x12' single faced offsite sign (original permit #80LA01481)*OSSPIP case #290176*Takedown credit to be applied to LA Metro TCN FF-34 | $500 | [26048-20000-00694](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26048-20000-00694/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [8465 S Wall St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/8465-s-wall-st/) | 590 ft W | New building | New 18'-0" x 30'-0" detached accessory dwelling unit per gcs 65852.2(e)(1)(b) and LAMC 12.22 a.33(c),(d) and (g) | $54,000 | [25010-20000-00150](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/25010-20000-00150/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2026 | [8514 S Main St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/8514-s-main-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Exterior alteration to (E) retail building to repair door and window."comply with department order effective date06/18/2026. Permit will expire 30 days from issuance date" | $20,000 | [26016-10000-19348](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-10000-19348/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [8763 S San Pedro St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/8763-s-san-pedro-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Alteration or repair | (1) Window change-out (same size & type) for residential buildings. Dual glazing, labeled andcertified by National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC), is required for doors and windows replacedin all residential buildings, three stories or less, per Section 152(b) of Title 24. | $800 | [26016-70000-18491](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-70000-18491/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [8725 S Crocker St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/8725-s-crocker-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | eplan Modification to an existing unmanned wireless telecommunication facility | $35,000 | [25016-20000-24182](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/25016-20000-24182/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on E 85th St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [219 E 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/219-e-85th-st/): newest permit Nov 29, 2024
- [214 E 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/214-e-85th-st/): newest permit Aug 6, 2026
- [214-216 E 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/214--216-e-85th-st/): newest permit Aug 27, 2026
- [158 E 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/158-e-85th-st/): newest permit Apr 7, 2026
- [146 E 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/146-e-85th-st/): newest permit Jul 21, 2025
- [617-619 E 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/617--619-e-85th-st/): newest permit Nov 22, 2024
- [714 E 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/714-e-85th-st/): newest permit Jul 29, 2026
- [725 E 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/725-e-85th-st/): newest permit Mar 14, 2025
- [758 E 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/758-e-85th-st/): newest permit Jul 31, 2025
- [825 E 85th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/825-e-85th-st/): newest permit Sep 25, 2025

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Map, the one permit at this address and 19 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/255-e-85th-st/
