# Building permits at 842 E Commonwealth Ave, Los Angeles, CA New buildings permitted at two addresses within 1,000 ft since May 1, the largest $120,000. One permit on record here. The newest, Dec 9, 2024: Demolish (E) detached garage for a proposed adu2 of 2. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 24 more permits since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 980 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Dec 9, 2024 | Demolition | Demolish (E) detached garage for a proposed adu2 of 2 | $1,500 | [24019-10000-04142](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/24019-10000-04142/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 24 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 25, 2026 | [863 E Commonwealth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/863-e-commonwealth-ave/) | 190 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 | [823 E Commonwealth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/823-e-commonwealth-ave/) | 230 ft W | 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/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [863 E Commonwealth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/863-e-commonwealth-ave/) | 190 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/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [851 E Commonwealth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/851-e-commonwealth-ave/) | 90 ft N | 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/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 10 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/) | 620 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 28, 2026 | [862 E Rose Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/862-e-rose-ave/) | 750 ft 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/) | 980 ft SE | New building | Eplan new detached rec-room | $10,680 | [26010-10000-03019](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26010-10000-03019/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [815 E Commonwealth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/815-e-commonwealth-ave/) | 310 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 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/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [417 S Frederick St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/417-s-frederick-st/) | 980 ft SE | 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 23, 2026 | [315 S Lincoln Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/315-s-lincoln-blvd/) | 760 ft S | 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 25, 2026 | [859 E Flower Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/859-e-flower-ave/) | 930 ft SE | 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 19, 2026 | [878 E Commonwealth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/878-e-commonwealth-ave/) | 340 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/) | 860 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/) | 370 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), 10 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/) | 0.24 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/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [844 E Flower Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/844-e-flower-ave/) | 0.20 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/) | 0.19 mi SE | Demolition | Demo (e) garage for new ADU | $3,000 | [26019-30000-01878](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26019-30000-01878/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [865 E Flower Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/865-e-flower-ave/) | 0.19 mi SE | 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/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [923 E Flower Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/923-e-flower-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | 1 bathroom(s).Bathroom remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes). | $7,000 | [26016-90000-19884](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-90000-19884/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [927 E Flower Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/927-e-flower-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | 1 bathroom(s).Bathroom remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes). | $7,000 | [26016-90000-19883](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-90000-19883/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [847 E Sunset Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/847-e-sunset-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | 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). | $3,800 | [26016-90000-18484](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-90000-18484/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [853 E Sunset Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/853-e-sunset-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | *eplan* Conversion of (E) deatched garage to detached accessory dwelling unit per state law | $250,000 | [26016-10000-07696](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-10000-07696/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [855-855 1/2 E Sunset Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/855--855-1_2-e-sunset-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | *Eplan* partial remodel and conversion of the 1-story portion of the house to attached state law accessory dwelling unit | $250,000 | [26016-10000-06046](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-10000-06046/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [940 E Rose Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/940-e-rose-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | 1 bathroom(s).Bathroom remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).Kitchen remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes). | $10,000 | [26016-90000-14477](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-90000-14477/) | ## 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: - [840 1/2 E Commonwealth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/840-1_2-e-commonwealth-ave/): newest permit Aug 21, 2025 - [838 E Commonwealth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/838-e-commonwealth-ave/): newest permit Apr 18, 2025 - [851 E Commonwealth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/851-e-commonwealth-ave/): newest permit Jun 23, 2026 - [823 E Commonwealth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/823-e-commonwealth-ave/): newest permit Aug 25, 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 - [820 E Commonwealth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/820-e-commonwealth-ave/): newest permit Dec 4, 2024 - [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 - [815 E Commonwealth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/815-e-commonwealth-ave/): newest permit Aug 18, 2026 --- Source: LA Department of Building and Safety permit data (https://data.lacity.org/d/pi9x-tg5x). Checked 2026-10-11 04:39 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, the one permit at this address and 24 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/842-e-commonwealth-ave/