# Building permits at 787 E 42nd St, Los Angeles, CA

New buildings permitted at four addresses within 850 ft since May 1, the largest $300,000.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Jul 31: SUPPLEMENTAL TO PERMIT: 25010 - 20000 - 01594 to revise scope of work to (N) 2-story detached ADU per LAMC. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 16 more permits since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 670 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | Alteration or repair | SUPPLEMENTAL TO PERMIT: 25010 - 20000 - 01594 to revise scope of work to (N) 2-story detached ADU per LAMC 12.22 A.33(b)(1) | $180,000 | [25010-20001-01594](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/25010-20001-01594/) |
| Jul 18, 2025 | New building | Eplan.new a.d.u. (888.7 S.F.). Per LAMC 12.22 a.33(b)(1) | $150,000 | [25010-20000-01594](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/25010-20000-01594/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | [767 E 42nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/767-e-42nd-st/) | 110 ft W | Roofing | Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing 25 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 | $5,000 | [26016-90000-25862](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-90000-25862/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | [835-837 E 41st St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/835--837-e-41st-st/) | 670 ft NE | 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 | [4064-4064 1/2 S Mckinley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/4064--4064-1_2-s-mckinley-ave/) | 740 ft N | 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 24, 2026 | [4066-4066 1/2 S Mckinley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/4066--4066-1_2-s-mckinley-ave/) | 690 ft NE | 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 17, 2026 | [4128 S Avalon Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/4128-s-avalon-blvd/) | 990 ft W | Sign | Eplan. Supplemental permit to 26048-20000-00310 to correct address to match original permit, which shows 4128 S Avalon. Change OSSPIP to case 296103 and original permit to 1988LA19702 | Not listed | [26048-20001-00310](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26048-20001-00310/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [737-737 1/4 E 43rd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/737--737-1_4-e-43rd-pl/) | 980 ft S | Alteration or repair | 250Eplan supplemental permit to 25010-30000-03607revision of stairs to second floor units. Removal of combined stair case and seperation for independant stair cases to remain in R-3 occupancy | $2,501 | [25010-30001-03607](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/25010-30001-03607/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [737 1/2-3/4 E 43rd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/737-1_2--3_4-e-43rd-pl/) | 980 ft S | Alteration or repair | Eplan supplemental permit to 25010-20000-01529revision of stairs to second floor units. Removal of combined stair case and seperation for independant stair cases to remain in R-3 occupancy | $2,501 | [25010-20003-01529](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/25010-20003-01529/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [703 E 43rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/703-e-43rd-st/) | 790 ft SW | Alteration or repair | 6 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. | $1,500 | [26016-90000-19956](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-90000-19956/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [883-883 1/2 E 41st St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/883--883-1_2-e-41st-st/) | 830 ft NE | 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/) | 390 ft NW | 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/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [849 E 42nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/849-e-42nd-st/) | 340 ft E | Alteration or repair | SUPPLEMENTAL PERMIT TO #26016-10000-05708 TO REVISE WORK DESCRIPTION TO: "(4) 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, t | Not listed | [26016-10001-05708](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-10001-05708/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [4077 S Avalon Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/4077-s-avalon-blvd/) | 0.24 mi NW | Sign | *Eplan. Demolish two 6'x12' single faced offsite sign (original permit #81LA26669)*OSSPIP case #296267*Takedown credit to be applied to LA Metro TCN FF34 | $500 | [26048-20000-00695](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26048-20000-00695/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [804 E 43rd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/804-e-43rd-pl/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Supplemental permit to permit #26016-20000-25661 to: change the valuation from 12,000 to 9,500 | $9,500 | [26016-10001-25661](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-10001-25661/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [804 E 43rd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/804-e-43rd-pl/) | 0.20 mi S | Roofing | Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing (19 ) 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  | $12,000 | [26016-20000-25661](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-20000-25661/) |
| Jul 19, 2026 | [705 E 43rd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/705-e-43rd-pl/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | 6 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. | $1,500 | [26016-90000-19027](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-90000-19027/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [656 E 43rd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/656-e-43rd-pl/) | 0.24 mi SW | Roofing | Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over new solid sheathing 24 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  | $7,200 | [26016-90000-14744](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-90000-14744/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on E 42nd St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [789 E 42nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/789-e-42nd-st/): newest permit Jul 18, 2025
- [767 E 42nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/767-e-42nd-st/): newest permit Sep 22, 2026
- [843 E 42nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/843-e-42nd-st/): newest permit Oct 30, 2025
- [728 1/2 E 42nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/728-1_2-e-42nd-st/): newest permit Mar 10, 2026
- [849 E 42nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/849-e-42nd-st/): newest permit May 12, 2026
- [688-688 1/2 E 42nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/688--688-1_2-e-42nd-st/): newest permit Apr 7, 2025
- [686-686 1/2 E 42nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/686--686-1_2-e-42nd-st/): newest permit Jun 17, 2025
- [961-963 E 42nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/961--963-e-42nd-st/): newest permit Feb 27, 2025
- [1138 E 42nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1138-e-42nd-st/): newest permit Apr 16, 2025
- [1343 E 42nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1343-e-42nd-st/): newest permit Jan 5, 2026

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Map, both permits at this address and 16 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/787-e-42nd-st/