# Building permits at 853 E Sunset Ave, Los Angeles, CA

New buildings permitted at four addresses within a quarter mile since May 1, the largest $605,000.

One permit on record here. The newest, Jun 10: *eplan* Conversion of (E) deatched garage to detached accessory dwelling unit per state law. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 33 more permits since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 240 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | 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/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

33 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 | [857 E Flower Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/857-e-flower-ave/) | 240 ft N | New building | Eplan new detached rec-room | $10,680 | [26010-10000-03019](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26010-10000-03019/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [844 E Flower Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/844-e-flower-ave/) | 110 ft NW | 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 14, 2026 | [847 E Sunset Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/847-e-sunset-ave/) | 95 ft S | 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 | [855-855 1/2 E Sunset Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/855--855-1_2-e-sunset-ave/) | 35 ft 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/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 19 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [1009 E Vernon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1009-e-vernon-ave/) | 950 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 22 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 | $4,400 | [26016-90000-27007](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-90000-27007/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [862 E Rose Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/862-e-rose-ave/) | 510 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 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 24, 2026 | [935 E Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/935-e-indiana-ave/) | 640 ft SE | Roofing | Re-roof with Class A or B material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing___13___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 label | $5,400 | [26016-10000-26182](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-10000-26182/) |
| Sep 7, 2026 | [998 E Sunset Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/998-e-sunset-ave/) | 710 ft NE | Roofing | Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over new solid sheathing 11 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  | $3,300 | [26016-90000-24018](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-90000-24018/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [933 E Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/933-e-lake-st/) | 950 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Supplemental to permit # 26016-90000-21937 to change work description to - Re-roof with Class A or B material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over new solid sheathing__10____Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ). Forresidential roof re | Not listed | [26016-10001-21937](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-10001-21937/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [604 S Lincoln Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/604-s-lincoln-blvd/) | 350 ft S | Alteration or repair | Tenant improvements within existing building structure. Demolitionof existing interior partitions and interior concrete floors asrequired to make way for new improvements. Revisions to hvacand refrigeration systems. No shell revisions.existing disabled access parking and path of travel to remain.exi | $225,000 | [26016-10000-13541](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-10000-13541/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [933 E Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/933-e-lake-st/) | 950 ft SE | Roofing | Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing 10 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 | $2,000 | [26016-90000-21937](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-90000-21937/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [865 E Flower Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/865-e-flower-ave/) | 280 ft N | 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/) | 340 ft N | 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/) | 280 ft N | 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/) | 510 ft NE | 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/) | 550 ft NE | 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 23, 2026 | [315 S Lincoln Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/315-s-lincoln-blvd/) | 810 ft W | 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/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [604 S Lincoln Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/604-s-lincoln-blvd/) | 350 ft S | Alteration or repair | Interior non-structural early start demolition permit. | $55,000 | [26016-20000-18645](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-20000-18645/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [859 E Flower Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/859-e-flower-ave/) | 310 ft N | 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 12, 2026 | [328 S Lincoln Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/328-s-lincoln-blvd/) | 530 ft W | 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/) | 890 ft NW | 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/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [940 E Rose Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/940-e-rose-ave/) | 890 ft NE | 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/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [835 E Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/835-e-indiana-ave/) | 740 ft S | Alteration or repair | Supplemental permit to 25014-10001-00037 revise foundation plan | $500 | [25014-10001-00037](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/25014-10001-00037/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 10 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/) | 0.23 mi NW | 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/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [723-725 E Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/723--725-e-indiana-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Grading | Site prep. Grading for new 2-story single family dwelling/adu/garage. | $152 | [24030-20000-04158](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/24030-20000-04158/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [723-725 E Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/723--725-e-indiana-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | New building | New 2-story single family dwelling w/3-car garage and attached accessory dwelling unit per LAMC 12.22 a.33(c)(e) and breezeway, w/rooftop deck above. W/nfpa 13d sprinklers throughout. All electric building. | $605,000 | [24010-20000-02851](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/24010-20000-02851/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [863 E Commonwealth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/863-e-commonwealth-ave/) | 0.23 mi NW | 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/) | 0.23 mi NW | 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/) | 0.21 mi NW | 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 9, 2026 | [720 E Vernon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/720-e-vernon-ave/) | 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 14 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 | $2,800 | [26016-90000-15187](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-90000-15187/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [818-820 E Brooks Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/818--820-e-brooks-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | New building | Proposed 3-story single family dwelling with an attached accessory dwelling unit (first floor) per state law gcs 65852.2(e)(1)(a). | $300,000 | [21010-10000-01499](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/21010-10000-01499/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [830 E Brooks Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/830-e-brooks-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Water damage, termite damage or dry rot repair less than 10% of replacement cost of residential buildings. (7) 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 replace | $8,000 | [26016-10000-11748](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/26016-10000-11748/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [1012 E Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/1012-e-indiana-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Supplemental permit to 25014-10000-03023 to renovate primary bath (previously not in scope), New layout for (e) bath, add new powder bath, shift sliding glass door and window at primary | $2,501 | [25014-10001-03023](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/25014-10001-03023/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on E Sunset Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [855-855 1/2 E Sunset Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/855--855-1_2-e-sunset-ave/): newest permit Jun 10, 2026
- [847 E Sunset Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/847-e-sunset-ave/): newest permit Jul 14, 2026
- [843 1/2 E Sunset Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/843-1_2-e-sunset-ave/): newest permit Apr 16, 2025
- [839 E Sunset Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/839-e-sunset-ave/): newest permit Dec 17, 2024
- [713-715 1/2 E Sunset Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/713--715-1_2-e-sunset-ave/): newest permit Apr 22, 2026
- [998 E Sunset Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/998-e-sunset-ave/): newest permit Sep 7, 2026
- [650 E Sunset Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/650-e-sunset-ave/): newest permit Jul 28, 2026
- [636 1/2 E Sunset Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/636-1_2-e-sunset-ave/): newest permit Apr 29, 2025
- [636 E Sunset Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/636-e-sunset-ave/): newest permit Jul 7, 2026
- [632 E Sunset Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/632-e-sunset-ave/): newest permit Dec 2, 2024

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Source: LA Department of Building and Safety permit data (https://data.lacity.org/d/pi9x-tg5x). Checked 2026-10-08 20:13 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, the one permit at this address and 33 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/853-e-sunset-ave/
