# Building permits at 672 E 38th St, Los Angeles, CA

New buildings permitted at eight addresses within a quarter mile since May 1, the largest $300,000.

One permit on record here. The newest, Sep 17: Eplan conversion of an existing retail to one bedroom and one bath and proposed addition to connect to. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 17 more permits since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 1,000 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | Addition | Eplan conversion of an existing retail to one bedroom and one bath and proposed addition to connect to existing single family dwelling. See commnets note to inspector "comply with department order effective date 10/04/2018. Permit will expire 30 days from issuance date". | $25,000 | [23016-20000-34038](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/23016-20000-34038/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | [4064-4064 1/2 S Mckinley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/4064--4064-1_2-s-mckinley-ave/) | 1,000 ft SE | New building | [ePlan] New 2-story Two-unit ADU per GC 66323(a)(4)-Bldg Sprinklerd thru-out "COMPLY WITH DEPARTMENT ORDER effective date03/03/2026. Permit will expire 30 days from issuance date" 3 of 3 | $140,000 | [26010-10000-01417](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26010-10000-01417/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [4000-4010 S Avalon Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/4000--4010-s-avalon-blvd/) | 800 ft SW | Roofing | Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over NEW solid sheathing __84__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 Produ | $50,000 | [26016-10000-24940](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-10000-24940/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [3439 1/2 S Paloma St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/3439-1_2-s-paloma-st/) | 550 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remodel to single family dwelling for revisions to floor plan. Remodel kitchen and bathroom. Replace windows and doors. Replace roof framing per wood frame perscriptive provisions. | $62,000 | [26016-70000-16562](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-70000-16562/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [623 1/2 E 38th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/623-1_2-e-38th-st/) | 510 ft W | Alteration or repair | Supplemental permit to 25014-20000-02173 to revise structurtal plans to provide underpinning for existing footings and raised foundation instead of slab on grade | $2,500 | [25014-20001-02173](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/25014-20001-02173/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [662 E 37th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/662-e-37th-st/) | 320 ft N | Alteration or repair | Installation of security bars for dwellings/apartments. Quick release required in bedrooms per California Building Code Part 12, Chapter 12-3."COMPLY WITH DEPARTMENT ORDER effective date05/26/2026. Permit will expire 30 days from issuance date". | Not listed | [26016-70000-16216](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-70000-16216/) |
| May 16, 2026 | [842 E Jefferson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/842-e-jefferson-blvd/) | 770 ft N | Sign | *Eplan. Demolition of existing double sided 6'x12 72-sf offsite sign (original permit #90LA59078)*OSSPIP case #291720.*Takedown credit to be applied to LA Metro TCN FF-23. | $1,000 | [26048-20000-00520](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26048-20000-00520/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 11 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [3316 S Stanford Ave 1-10](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/3316-s-stanford-ave-1--10/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Remodel existing apartment, add bedroom with in footprint for units 1,2,4,5,6,7,9 and 10 | $50,000 | [26016-10000-18686](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-10000-18686/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [835-837 E 41st St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/835--837-e-41st-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | New building | [ePlan] New 3-story SFD with attached ADU per LAMC 12.22 A.33 (c) and 2-car carport and roof deck on top (Front Building)-Bldg Sprinklerd thru-out "COMPLY WITH DEPARTMENT ORDER effective date03/03/2026. Permit will expire 30 days from issuance date" 1 of 3 | $250,000 | [26010-20000-00946](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26010-20000-00946/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [4066-4066 1/2 S Mckinley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/4066--4066-1_2-s-mckinley-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | New building | [ePlan] New 3-story Duplex with attached 2-car carport and roof deck on top (Middle Building)-Bldg Sprinklerd thru-out "COMPLY WITH DEPARTMENT ORDER effective date03/03/2026. Permit will expire 30 days from issuance date" 2 of 3 | $300,000 | [26010-10000-01416](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26010-10000-01416/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [3708 S San Pedro St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/3708-s-san-pedro-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Roofing | Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over NEW 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 Produ | $10,000 | [26016-10000-22175](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-10000-22175/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [3316 S Stanford Ave 1-11](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/3316-s-stanford-ave-1--11/) | 0.21 mi N | Addition | Eplan proposed first and second story addition to existing apartment building to create one accessory dwelling units per ordinance on second floor and one recreation room on ground level. 5 OF 5 | $71,609 | [25014-10000-04755](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/25014-10000-04755/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [3318-3318 1/2 S Stanford Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/3318--3318-1_2-s-stanford-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | New building | Eplan proposed detached 2-storytype v-b duplex (both units are accessory dwelling unit per 66323(a)(4)). Shal be sprinklered per NFPA 13d 4 of 5 | $72,821 | [25010-20000-05046](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/25010-20000-05046/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [3320-3320 1/2 S Stanford Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/3320--3320-1_2-s-stanford-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | New building | Eplan proposed detached 2-storytype v-b duplex (both units are accessory dwelling unit per 66323(a)(4)). Shal be sprinklered per NFPA 13d 3 of 5 | $71,104 | [25010-20000-05045](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/25010-20000-05045/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [3322-3322 1/2 S Stanford Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/3322--3322-1_2-s-stanford-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | New building | Eplan proposed detached 2-storytype v-b duplex (both units are accessory dwelling unit per 66323(a)(4)). Shal be sprinklered per NFPA 13d 2 of 5 | $71,104 | [25010-20000-05044](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/25010-20000-05044/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [3324-3324 1/2 S Stanford Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/3324--3324-1_2-s-stanford-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | New building | Eplan proposed detached 2-storytype v-b duplex (both units are accessory dwelling units per 66323 (a)(4)). Shal be sprinklered per NFPA 13d 1 of 5 | $71,104 | [25010-20000-04785](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/25010-20000-04785/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [883-883 1/2 E 41st St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/883--883-1_2-e-41st-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | New building | Eplan 2-story type VB detached 2-unit accessory dwelling unit (adu) per gcs 65852.2(e)(1)(d) and ordinance. | $268,800 | [24010-20000-05248](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/24010-20000-05248/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [731 E 41st Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/731-e-41st-pl/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Voluntary seismic retrofit with partial foundation replacement using LA city standard plan and replacement of posts. Piers and girder as per engineering. | $30,000 | [26016-10000-14166](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-10000-14166/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on E 38th St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [623 1/2 E 38th St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/623-1_2-e-38th-st/): newest permit Sep 11, 2026

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Source: LA Department of Building and Safety permit data (https://data.lacity.org/d/pi9x-tg5x). Checked 2026-10-09 19:48 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/672-e-38th-st/
