# Building permits at 331 E 1st St, Los Angeles, CA

One permit on record here. The newest, Jan 30: EPlan. New 19.6" x 97.5 " illumniated wall sign. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 17 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | Sign | ePlan. New 19.6" x 97.5 " illumniated wall sign | $2,000 | [25048-10000-01619](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/25048-10000-01619/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | [319 E 1st St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/319-e-1st-st/) | 120 ft NW | Sign | Eplanproposed 3' x 8' @ 24 sq ft and 111" above grade non-illum. Wall sign ("dear vanilla, authentic japanese kimonos and historic rarities" with logo) | $2,500 | [26048-10000-00759](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26048-10000-00759/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [101 S Japanese Village Plaza Mall](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/101-s-japanese-village-plaza-mall/) | 220 ft S | Alteration or repair | Eplan. Installation and anchorage of storage racks with 7' 10" maximum height. | $10,000 | [26016-10000-08488](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-10000-08488/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 10 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2026 | [330 E 2nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/330-e-2nd-st/) | 570 ft SW | Roofing | Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing 40 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 | $8,000 | [26016-90000-26420](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-90000-26420/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [138 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/138-s-central-ave/) | 660 ft SE | Sign | Sign A: (1) Illuminated Wall Sign of Channel letters "ROK" 3' - 5" x 2' - 1" (7.12 SF) @ 8' a.f.f.Sign B: (1) Illuminated Wall Sign of Channel letters "ROK" 5' - 2" x 11' - 0" (10.41 SF) @ 7' - 9" a.f.f. | $4,000 | [26048-10000-01428](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26048-10000-01428/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [100 S Alameda St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/100-s-alameda-st/) | 790 ft SE | Addition | Proposed renovation to (E) rooftop deck | $20,000 | [24014-10000-02508](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/24014-10000-02508/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [100 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/100-n-central-ave/) | 380 ft SE | Alteration or repair | ePlan Japanese Museum TI - interior fit-out of ground floor gallery exhibit space includes fabrication and installation attached and free-standing exhibit elements, displace cases, graphics, furniture, lighting features and integrated audiovisual components. no change to existing building exterior s | $770,000 | [26016-10000-11789](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-10000-11789/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [100 S Alameda St #331](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/100-s-alameda-st-%23331/) | 790 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Water damage repair at kitchen. | $6,500 | [26016-20000-22170](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-20000-22170/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [433 E Temple St Building 2](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/433-e-temple-st-building-2/) | 980 ft E | Alteration or repair | Eplan: tenant improvement to (E) office building to combine (2) office spaces into (1) office space and add an ADA compliant shower to (E) office building. No structural changes to be made. | $154,570 | [22016-10000-31776](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/22016-10000-31776/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [232 E 2nd St G](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/232-e-2nd-st-g/) | 800 ft W | Sign | Eplan. Install 2 illuminated wall signs.E01 2'-7 1/4" x 25'-1" Illuminated Channel Letters on non illuminated backgroundE02 2'-7 1/2" x 29'-10" Illuminated Channel Letters on non illuminated background | $50,000 | [26048-10000-00056](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26048-10000-00056/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [250 E 1st St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/250-e-1st-st/) | 390 ft NW | Alteration or repair | EPLAN Supplemental to permit# 25016-10000-32657 to add structural observation note, plans updated to show new 4.5" thick concrete crash wall added, and updated details. | $40,000 | [25016-10001-32657](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/25016-10001-32657/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [100 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/100-n-central-ave/) | 380 ft SE | Alteration or repair | ePlan. New partitions for Barrack connection in exhibit space 1 (level 1 exhibition) of (e) Japanese Museum | $25,000 | [26016-10000-09977](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-10000-09977/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [100 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/100-n-central-ave/) | 380 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Supplemental to 25016-10000-10274 for revisions to ceiling support. | $501 | [25016-10003-10274](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/25016-10003-10274/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | [107 S Hewitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/107-s-hewitt-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Sign | (1) New illuminated channel letter wall sign, 10'-3" W 19" H, 16.2 SF. Bottom of sign to be 11'-0" above grade. | $2,500 | [26048-10000-01690](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26048-10000-01690/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [420 E 3rd St 801](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/420-e-3rd-st-801/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Tenant improvement including non bearing partitions, cabinets, restroom for medical office. partionining suite 801 into 2 separate suites, medical office 1580sf other suite 849sf to remain vacant. no change to overall area. | $85,000 | [26016-10000-12706](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-10000-12706/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [107 S Hewitt St 602 4 6 10](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/107-s-hewitt-st-602-4-6-10/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | TI TO EXISTING RETAIL core and shell only New restrooms, non structural partition walls, interior finishes to units 602 (Retail 2), 604 (Retail 3), 606 (Retail 4) and 610 (Retail 6). | $600,000 | [26016-10000-06874](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-10000-06874/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [608 E 1st St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/608-e-1st-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Eplan. Supplemental permit to 26016-10000-04805 to revise equipment schedule. 1. Revise the hood from Type I to Type II (#21).2. Replace the gas burner with an electric induction cooktop (#12).3. Replace the existing water heater with two tankless water heaters (#16). | $10,000 | [26016-10001-04805](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-10001-04805/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [608 E 1st St #5](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/608-e-1st-st-%235/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Eplan.:tenant improvement and change of use from retail to ""take out"". Work includes new kitchen equipment and partition wall.see comment. | $200,000 | [26016-10000-04805](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-10000-04805/) |

## More on this street

Other addresses on E 1st St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [333 E 1st St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/333-e-1st-st/): newest permit Oct 8, 2025
- [337 E 1st St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/337-e-1st-st/): newest permit Dec 3, 2024
- [339 E 1st St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/339-e-1st-st/): newest permit Dec 19, 2025
- [319 E 1st St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/319-e-1st-st/): newest permit Jul 15, 2026
- [316 E 1st St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/316-e-1st-st/): newest permit Apr 1, 2026
- [250 E 1st St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/250-e-1st-st/): newest permit Jun 25, 2026
- [230 E 1st St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/230-e-1st-st/): newest permit Sep 12, 2025
- [111 E 1st St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/111-e-1st-st/): newest permit Apr 1, 2026
- [600 E 1st St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/600-e-1st-st/): newest permit Jul 22, 2025
- [608 E 1st St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/608-e-1st-st/): newest permit Jul 15, 2026

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Source: LA Department of Building and Safety permit data (https://data.lacity.org/d/pi9x-tg5x). Checked 2026-10-08 06:32 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, the one permit at this address and 17 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/331-e-1st-st/
