# Building permits at 5404 E Buchanan St, Los Angeles, CA

Two permits on record here. The newest, May 16, 2025: Supplemental permit to 24016-10000-26909 to revise foundation plan to add slot cut detail and change depth of. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 20 more permits (19 projects) since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 0.19 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Supplemental permit to 24016-10000-26909 to revise foundation plan to add slot cut detail and change depth of foundation to 12" min. Revise floor plan to change kitchen layout | $501 | [24016-10001-26909](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/24016-10001-26909/) |
| Nov 8, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Conversion of existing garage to 1 bedroom ADU PER GCS 65852.2(e)(1)(A. No area added. | $30,000 | [24016-10000-26909](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/24016-10000-26909/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [5238 E Lincoln Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/5238-e-lincoln-ave/) | 940 ft NW | Roofing | Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing 18 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 | $3,600 | [26016-90000-26633](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-90000-26633/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [5610 E York Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/5610-e-york-blvd/) | 780 ft E | Alteration or repair | EPLAN: Install new oven in existing bakery area of grocery store. | $3,000 | [26016-10000-14880](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-10000-14880/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [5242 1/2 E Lincoln Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/5242-1_2-e-lincoln-ave/) | 890 ft W | Alteration or repair | Supplemenatl to 24010-10000-01945 to correct plot plan. No fee, department error | Not listed | [24010-30002-01945](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/24010-30002-01945/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [5520 E York Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/5520-e-york-blvd/) | 510 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Concrete block freestanding masonry fence walls constructed per Information Bulletin P/BC 2020-096 located in residential zones, maximum 6 feet height above grade, and not located in the required front yard or within 5 feet of the side street lot line of a reverse corner lot (subject to additional l | $9,000 | [26016-90000-20776](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-90000-20776/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [5349 E Baltimore St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/5349-e-baltimore-st/) | 430 ft SW | Alteration or repair | 7 door(s). Window and door change-out (same size & type) for residential buildings. Dual glazing, labeled and certified by National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC), is required for doors and windows replaced in all residential buildings, three stories or less, per Title 24, Part 6, Section 150.2( | $7,950 | [26016-90000-16549](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-90000-16549/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [5507 E Buchanan St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/5507-e-buchanan-st/) | 280 ft E | Alteration or repair | 7 window(s). Window and door change-out (same size & type) for residential buildings. Dual glazing, labeled and certified by National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC), is required for doors and windows replaced in all residential buildings, three stories or less, per Title 24, Part 6, Section 150. | $1,750 | [26016-90000-15613](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-90000-15613/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [5604 E Hub St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/5604-e-hub-st/) | 900 ft SE | Roofing | Re-roof with Class A or B material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing___18___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 labeled a | $10,800 | [26016-10000-12959](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-10000-12959/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [5604-5606 E Hub St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/5604--5606-e-hub-st/) | 900 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Convert rear of existing SFD into an accessory dwelling unit 520sf, add kitchen to remaining SFD | $48,000 | [26016-10000-07036](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-10000-07036/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 12 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [5212 E Buchanan St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/5212-e-buchanan-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Chimney repair for residential buildings (per City standard details). | $10,000 | [26016-10000-26733](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-10000-26733/) |
| Sep 19, 2026 | [5236 E Hub St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/5236-e-hub-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | ePlan: supplemental to permit # 26016 - 10000 - 07423 to Remove the two existing single-car garage doors and install one double-car garage door in their place. Add a new side personnel door. | $4,000 | [26016-10001-07423](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-10001-07423/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [5325 E Stratford Road](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/5325-e-stratford-road/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Add sill plate anchor bolts and plywood to cripple walls (if existing) per LA City Standard Plan #1; no foundation replacement (Earthquake hazard reduction per Chapter 92 of the Los Angeles Building Code). (Houses, residential buildings up to 3 stories and up to 4 units). | $3,000 | [26016-90000-25453](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-90000-25453/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [829 N Avenue 53](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/829-n-avenue-53/) | 0.22 mi SW | Roofing | Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing 3 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 Prod | $600 | [26016-90000-22759](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-90000-22759/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [829 N Avenue 53](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/829-n-avenue-53/) | 0.22 mi SW | Roofing | Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing 16 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 | $3,200 | [26016-90000-22757](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-90000-22757/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [5605 E Alloway Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/5605-e-alloway-ct/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Replace drywall (no new walls added) for single family dwellings and duplexes only. | $501 | [26016-90000-20784](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-90000-20784/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [5239 E York Blvd 2](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/5239-e-york-blvd-2/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | (3)Window change-out (same size & type) for residential buildings. Dual glazing, labeled and certified by National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC), is required for doors and windows replaced in all residential buildings, three stories or less, per Title 24, Part 6, Section 150.2(b) 1B. | $1,700 | [26016-20000-20387](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-20000-20387/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [5674 E Baltimore St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/5674-e-baltimore-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Addition | Addition and convert (E) detached garage to accessory dwelling unit per gc66323(a)(2). | $180,000 | [25014-10000-03445](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/25014-10000-03445/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [525 N Nolden St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/525-n-nolden-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Voluntary foundation upgrade to (E) 2- story single family dwelling per LA city standard plan #1 and engineered details | $17,500 | [26016-10000-16556](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-10000-16556/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [829 N Avenue 53](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/829-n-avenue-53/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Add sill plate anchor bolts and plywood to cripple walls (if existing) per LA City Standard Plan #1; no foundation replacement (Earthquake hazard reduction per Chapter 92 of the Los Angeles Building Code). (Houses, residential buildings up to 3 stories and up to 4 units). | $3,000 | [26016-90000-17285](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-90000-17285/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [5243 E York Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/5243-e-york-blvd/) | 0.20 mi NW | New building | New metal framed building on an existing property to be used as parking building. New trash enclosure and above grade planters. New ADA parking striping and accessible route to building entrances. | $67,000 | [20010-10000-01245](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/20010-10000-01245/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [5247 E York Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/5247-e-york-blvd/) | 0.19 mi NW | New building | New metal framed building on an existing property to be used as parking building. New trash enclosure and above grade planters. New ADA parking striping and accessible route to building entrances. | $83,000 | [20010-10000-01244](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/20010-10000-01244/) |

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## More on this street

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

- [5412 E Buchanan St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/5412-e-buchanan-st/): newest permit Jun 30, 2025
- [5325 E Buchanan St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/5325-e-buchanan-st/): newest permit May 14, 2025
- [5507 E Buchanan St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/5507-e-buchanan-st/): newest permit Jun 12, 2026
- [5212 E Buchanan St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/5212-e-buchanan-st/): newest permit Oct 2, 2026
- [5618 E Buchanan St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/5618-e-buchanan-st/): newest permit Sep 9, 2025
- [5654 E Buchanan St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/5654-e-buchanan-st/): newest permit Feb 4, 2026
- [5144 E Buchanan St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/5144-e-buchanan-st/): newest permit Jan 8, 2026
- [5668 E Buchanan St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/5668-e-buchanan-st/): newest permit Apr 21, 2026
- [5670 E Buchanan St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/5670-e-buchanan-st/): newest permit Apr 16, 2026
- [5137 E Buchanan St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/5137-e-buchanan-st/): newest permit Apr 30, 2026

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