# Building permits at 863 E Commonwealth Ave, Los Angeles, CA

New buildings permitted at two addresses within 1,000 ft since May 1, the largest $120,000.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Sep 25: Rear closet addition to the (E) single family dwelling. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 20 more permits since May 1. The nearest new building is 950 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | 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 | 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/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 | [851 E Commonwealth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/851-e-commonwealth-ave/) | 120 ft SW | 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/) | 170 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 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/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 8 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/) | 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 25, 2026 | [823 E Commonwealth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/823-e-commonwealth-ave/) | 400 ft SW | 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 18, 2026 | [815 E Commonwealth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/815-e-commonwealth-ave/) | 480 ft SW | 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/) | 950 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/) | 910 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/) | 920 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 12, 2026 | [328 S Lincoln Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/328-s-lincoln-blvd/) | 960 ft S | 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/) | 310 ft SE | 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 7, 2026 | [998 E Sunset Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/998-e-sunset-ave/) | 0.25 mi E | 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 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/) | 0.22 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/) | 0.22 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/) | 0.24 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/) | 0.23 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/) | 0.22 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/) |

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Source: LA Department of Building and Safety permit data (https://data.lacity.org/d/pi9x-tg5x). Checked 2026-10-05 16:05 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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