# Building permits at 876 E Commonwealth Ave, Los Angeles, CA New buildings permitted at two addresses within 850 ft since May 1, the largest $120,000. Two permits on record here. The newest, Mar 13: Convert existing detached garage attached to rec-room to an ADU per GC 66323(a)(1). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 25 more permits since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 800 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Mar 13, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Convert existing detached garage attached to rec-room to an ADU per GC 66323(a)(1); (e) rec-room to remain | $60,000 | [25016-30000-36641](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/25016-30000-36641/) | | Feb 21, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Convert 11'x39' detached garage into accessory dwelling unit per LAMC 12.22a.33 (c) & (d). Ex rec rm to remain. | $15,000 | [22016-20000-38021](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/permit/22016-20000-38021/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 25 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/) | 170 ft W | 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/) | 170 ft W | 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 19, 2026 | [878 E Commonwealth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/878-e-commonwealth-ave/) | 50 ft N | 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 5, 2026 | [869 E Warren Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/869-e-warren-ave/) | 180 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/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 16 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/) | 930 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/) | 580 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 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/) | 840 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/) | 540 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 | [844 E Flower Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/844-e-flower-ave/) | 950 ft 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/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [815 E Commonwealth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/815-e-commonwealth-ave/) | 630 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 | [865 E Flower Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/865-e-flower-ave/) | 860 ft 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 | [417 S Frederick St](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/417-s-frederick-st/) | 800 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 29, 2026 | [865 E Flower Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/865-e-flower-ave/) | 860 ft 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/) | 980 ft SE | 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/) | 1,000 ft 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 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/) | 780 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 23, 2026 | [851 E Commonwealth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/851-e-commonwealth-ave/) | 280 ft W | 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 12, 2026 | [328 S Lincoln Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/328-s-lincoln-blvd/) | 900 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 1, 2026 | [940 E Rose Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/940-e-rose-ave/) | 990 ft 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/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 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/) | 0.24 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 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 7, 2026 | [998 E Sunset Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/998-e-sunset-ave/) | 0.21 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/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [847 E Sunset Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/847-e-sunset-ave/) | 0.21 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/) | 0.20 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/) | 0.21 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/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on E Commonwealth Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [878 E Commonwealth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/878-e-commonwealth-ave/): newest permit Jun 19, 2026 - [868 E Commonwealth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/868-e-commonwealth-ave/): newest permit Dec 12, 2024 - [866 E Commonwealth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/866-e-commonwealth-ave/): newest permit Dec 17, 2024 - [863 E Commonwealth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/863-e-commonwealth-ave/): newest permit Sep 25, 2026 - [862 E Commonwealth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/862-e-commonwealth-ave/): newest permit Jan 29, 2026 - [851 E Commonwealth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/851-e-commonwealth-ave/): newest permit Jun 23, 2026 - [842 E Commonwealth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/842-e-commonwealth-ave/): newest permit Dec 9, 2024 - [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 - [823 E Commonwealth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/823-e-commonwealth-ave/): newest permit Aug 25, 2026 --- Source: LA Department of Building and Safety permit data (https://data.lacity.org/d/pi9x-tg5x). Checked 2026-10-07 23:54 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Map, both permits at this address and 25 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/los-angeles/address/876-e-commonwealth-ave/