# Building permits at 815 E Commonwealth Ave, Los Angeles, CA Two permits on record here. The newest, Aug 18: Re-roof over existing sheathing. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 21 more permits since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 0.23 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 18, 2026 | Roofing | Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing 15 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 | $3,000 | [26016-90000-21870](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-90000-21870/) | | Oct 16, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Sandblast/restucco over existing stucco to remain. Area = 2240 sqft.Replacement of damaged framing members (less than 10% of replacement cost of building) for single family dwellings and duplex (not including decks).Application of an approved coating to an existing exterior balcony or deck.Applicati | $26,720 | [25016-90000-30936](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/25016-90000-30936/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 21 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 25, 2026 | [823 E Commonwealth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/823-e-commonwealth-ave/) | 80 ft NE | Alteration or repair | 12 Window and 2 door change-out (same size & type) for residential buildings. Dual glazing, labeled and certified byNational Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC), is required for doors and windows replaced in all residentialbuildings, three stories or less, per Section 150.2(b) 1B of Title 24. | $3,000 | [26016-10000-22585](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-10000-22585/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 2, 2026 | [201 S Lincoln Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/201-s-lincoln-blvd/) | 350 ft SW | Alteration or repair | ePlan. Supplemental to 22016-10000-07068 to reduce PV module quantity by (12) for a new total of (692), update Power optimizer models, updated switchgear location and details. | $501 | [22016-10001-07068](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/22016-10001-07068/) | | Sep 25, 2026 | [863 E Commonwealth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/863-e-commonwealth-ave/) | 480 ft NE | Addition | Rear closet addition to the (E) single family dwelling. Remove (E) patio cover and replace with new addition in the front of the (E) single family dwelling. Work per engineer. | $15,000 | [26014-10000-03097](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26014-10000-03097/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [863 E Commonwealth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/863-e-commonwealth-ave/) | 480 ft NE | Alteration or repair | EPLAN: Interior remodel to convert closet to bathroom & changing office room to bedroom. | $7,500 | [26016-10000-18585](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-10000-18585/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [315 S Lincoln Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/315-s-lincoln-blvd/) | 770 ft SE | Sign | ePlan. One set of illuminated channel letter sign 1'-5" X 13', 18.5 SQ FT, 13' A.F.F. | $2,200 | [26048-10000-01066](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26048-10000-01066/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [851 E Commonwealth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/851-e-commonwealth-ave/) | 360 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Re-stucco for residential buildings. Area = 376 sqft. | $1,128 | [26016-90000-16594](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-90000-16594/) | | Jun 19, 2026 | [878 E Commonwealth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/878-e-commonwealth-ave/) | 640 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 15 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 | $3,000 | [26016-90000-16304](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-90000-16304/) | | Jun 12, 2026 | [328 S Lincoln Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/328-s-lincoln-blvd/) | 960 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Change of use to restaurant. | $90,750 | [26016-10000-01177](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-10000-01177/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [869 E Warren Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/869-e-warren-ave/) | 670 ft E | Alteration or repair | Interior remodel to convert the (E) den into a (N) bedroom and an (E) closet into a bathroom. Work per wfpp. | $10,000 | [26016-20000-14789](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-20000-14789/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 12 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 29, 2026 | [242-244 S Bernard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/242--244-s-bernard-ave/) | 0.19 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Supplemental permit to #26016-90000-10580 to change the address from 244 S bernard ave to 242-244 S bernard ave, los angeles CA 90291 | Not listed | [26016-20001-10580](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-20001-10580/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [862 E Rose Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/862-e-rose-ave/) | 0.19 mi E | 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 | [26016-90000-26576](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-90000-26576/) | | Sep 25, 2026 | [857 E Flower Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/857-e-flower-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | New building | Eplan new detached rec-room | $10,680 | [26010-10000-03019](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26010-10000-03019/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [668 E Flower Ave A](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/668-e-flower-ave-a/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | (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, three stories or less, per Title 24, Part 6, Section 150.2(b) 1B. | $5,279 | [26016-30000-23440](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-30000-23440/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [657 E Rose Ave Unit D](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/657-e-rose-ave-unit-d/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Convert a portion of an existing attached garage to an 890.5 sf Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) per LAMC 12.22.A.33(c) and (e). | $58,000 | [26014-10000-00494](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26014-10000-00494/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [844 E Flower Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/844-e-flower-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | Addition | Eplan: supplemental to 21010-10000-02831 renew permit, recheck under new code, and revise scope of work to: conversion of existing 326 sqft detached garage with addition into ADU (492 sqft total) per state law. | $95,445 | [25014-10000-04335](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/25014-10000-04335/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [865 E Flower Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/865-e-flower-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Demolition | Demo (e) garage for new ADU | $3,000 | [26019-30000-01878](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26019-30000-01878/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [417 S Frederick St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/417-s-frederick-st/) | 0.23 mi E | New building | New 2 story ADU PER LAMC 12.22 A.33(b)(1) | $120,000 | [26010-30000-02796](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26010-30000-02796/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [865 E Flower Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/865-e-flower-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Addition | Supplemental to 22010-30000-04264 for architectual and structural revision. Increase floor area and chage owner builder to contractor | $3,000 | [22010-30002-04264](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/22010-30002-04264/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [859 E Flower Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/859-e-flower-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Conversion of existing garage to ADU per GC 66323(a)(1). | $30,000 | [25016-10000-36405](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/25016-10000-36405/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [673 E Flower Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/673-e-flower-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Kitchen remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes). | $10,000 | [26016-90000-14724](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-90000-14724/) | | May 4, 2026 | [673 E Flower Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/673-e-flower-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | 1 bathroom(s).Bathroom remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes). | $10,000 | [26016-90000-11758](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-90000-11758/) | ## Zoning requests nearby We don't list zoning cases for Los Angeles yet. ## More on this street Other addresses on E Commonwealth Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [820 E Commonwealth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/820-e-commonwealth-ave/): newest permit Dec 4, 2024 - [823 E Commonwealth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/823-e-commonwealth-ave/): newest permit Aug 25, 2026 - [838 E Commonwealth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/838-e-commonwealth-ave/): newest permit Apr 18, 2025 - [840 1/2 E Commonwealth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/840-1_2-e-commonwealth-ave/): newest permit Aug 21, 2025 - [842 E Commonwealth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/842-e-commonwealth-ave/): newest permit Dec 9, 2024 - [851 E Commonwealth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/851-e-commonwealth-ave/): newest permit Jun 23, 2026 - [862 E Commonwealth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/862-e-commonwealth-ave/): newest permit Jan 29, 2026 - [863 E Commonwealth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/863-e-commonwealth-ave/): newest permit Sep 25, 2026 - [866 E Commonwealth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/866-e-commonwealth-ave/): newest permit Dec 17, 2024 - [868 E Commonwealth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/868-e-commonwealth-ave/): newest permit Dec 12, 2024 --- Source: LA Department of Building and Safety permit data (https://data.lacity.org/d/pi9x-tg5x). Checked 2026-10-10 18:36 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, both permits at this address and 21 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/815-e-commonwealth-ave/