Building Permits in Downtown Los Angeles

337 active building permits were issued in Downtown Los Angeles in the last 12 months, with an estimated total construction value of $748,913,728.

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By the numbers · Downtown Los Angeles

337

Permits (12 mo)

+3%vs city avg 328

High impact

+700%vs city avg 2

Medium impact

+933%vs city avg 3

290

Low impact

-10%vs city avg 323

Compared to the average Los Angeles neighborhood.

Permit map · Downtown Los Angeles

Breakdown · Downtown Los Angeles

Most common permit types

Building Permit
185
Office Building
59
Home Improvement
32
Retail Space
24
Telecommunications
8
Other
29

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Building Permit185
Office Building59
Home Improvement32
Retail Space24

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How many building permits are active in Downtown Los Angeles?

337 active permits were issued in Downtown Los Angeles in the last 12 months, with an average estimated cost of $2,362,504.

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Figures cover the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council (the boundary outlined on the map), over the last 12 months, compared against the average Los Angeles neighborhood. Source: City of Los Angeles open data. Open data updates on a delay, so the most recent records may be incomplete. For general information only — not legal, financial, or real-estate advice.