Expired and abandoned building permits in Los Angeles

Permits in Los Angeles that were issued but expired without the work being completed. An expired permit often marks a stalled project — a renovation that ran out of budget, a flip that stopped, or an owner who gave up. Investors use these as a distress signal.

20permits listed
$3,510,609declared value
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Recent permits

5617 N KATHERINE AVE$3,000
CONVERT THE (E) PATIO COVER INTO A (N) OPEN TRELLIS. (NO CHANGE IIN AREA).
Issued 2025-11-03 · addition alteration · expired
700 W 24TH ST 1-8
Supplemental to permit #16010-40000-05282 to revise work description to "New 3 story 8 unit apartment building with a basement and attached parking garage" No Fee. Dept. Error.
Issued 2025-08-06 · addition alteration · expired
7947 N LANKERSHIM BLVD$10,000
ePlan. New prep area inside (E) auto repair shop. COMPLY WITH DEPARTMENT ORDER effective date08/20/2016. PERMIT WILL EXPIRE 30 DAYS FROM ISSUANCE DATE
Issued 2025-07-24 · addition alteration · expired
1333 W PACIFIC COAST HWY$5,000
ILLUMINATED FREESTANDING DOUBLE-SIDED INFORMATION SIGN (3'-0" X 6'-0" @ 16 sq ft ) ,"STARBUCKS DRIVE THROUGH WELCOME"
Issued 2025-07-01 · sign · expired
641 N WESTERN AVE$1,500
(N) (1) AWNING TO (E) RESTAURANT
Issued 2025-05-29 · addition alteration · expired
7156 W DOS RIOS DR$80,000
REPAIR PORTION OF (E) 2-STORY SFD DAMAGED BY TREE FALLING."COMPLY WITH DEPARTMENT ORDER effective date 04/05/2024. PERMIT WILL EXPIRE 30 DAYS FROM ISSUANCE DATE"
Issued 2025-05-09 · addition alteration · expired
1361 1/2 E 109TH ST$1,000
ePlan: SUPPLEMENTAL TO PERMIT 24014-10000-05019 TO RELOCATE THE ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT
Issued 2025-04-13 · addition alteration · expired
11175 W SANTA MONICA BLVD
SUPPLEMENTAL PERMIT TO 25048-10000-00516 TO UPDATE ENGINEER OF RECORD. NO FEE DEPARTMENT ERROR.
Issued 2025-03-25 · sign · expired
11175 W SANTA MONICA BLVD$8,900
SUPPLEMENTAL PERMIT TO 24048-10000-00841 TO REVISE SIGN ANCHOR DETAIL AND CHANGE ENGINEER OF RECORD. NO CHANGE IN PLOT PLAN.
Issued 2025-03-25 · sign · expired
1026 S BONNIE BRAE ST$15,000
Eplan. Remodel existing single family dwelling. Add additional bedrooms, bathrooms, and window opening within existing floor plan .
Issued 2025-03-19 · addition alteration · expired
9931 N PALI AVE$5,000
NEW UNCOVERED REAR DECK FOR SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AND NEW CONCRETE STAIR AND LANDING. IRREGULAR SHAPE 37'1" X 13'6"
Issued 2025-02-25 · addition alteration · expired
505 N ST ANDREWS PL 1-22$3,240,000
NEW 4 STORY TYPE VA 22 UNITS (INCLUDING 2 EXTREMELY LOW INCOME UNITS) AFFORDABLE HOUSING APARTMENT OVER 1 LEVEL TYPE IA SUBTERRANEAN PARKING, TIER 2 TOC WITH ADDITIONAL INCENTIVES
Issued 2025-02-24 · new construction · expired
10500 W KURT ST$50,000
EPLAN: PORCH CONVERSION TO RECREATION ROOM"COMPLY WITH DEPARTMENT ORDER effective date11/20/2020. PERMIT WILL EXPIRE 30 DAYS FROM ISSUANCE DATE". CEIS CaseNumber is 901206.
Issued 2025-02-14 · addition alteration · expired
12643 W PROMONTORY ROAD$149
GRADING EXCAVATION FOR THE NEW POOL AND SPA
Issued 2025-01-06 · grading site · expired
1101-1109 N VERMONT AVE$75,000
INTERIOR DEMOLITION OF EXISTING NON BEARING PARTITION WALLS, PLUMBING FIXTURES, ELECTRICAL FIXTURES, CEILING SYSTEMS, LIGHTIING FIXTURES, HVAC EQUIP, MAIN UTILITY CONNECTIONS TO REMAIN AND BE MAINTAINED, (E) ROOFTOP HVAC
Issued 2024-12-17 · addition alteration · expired
440 S SEATON ST$1,000
ePlan: Parking restripe and to reduce number of parking stalls per AB2097. Parking lift to remain.
Issued 2024-12-17 · addition alteration · expired
3012 S WEST VIEW ST
Supplemental to 23016-10000-06163 to change address on permit from 3014 S. West View St to 3012 S. West View St.**no fee dept error**
Issued 2024-11-26 · addition alteration · expired
12201 W EMELITA ST$10,000
NEW 56'5" X 23'2" WATER FEATURE PER ENGINEERING- SEE COMMENTS
Issued 2024-11-12 · grading site · expired
964 1/2 N LUCILE AVE$5,000
Temporary Shoring for ADU under permit no. 24010-10000-02176
Issued 2024-10-21 · new construction · expired
19155 W STRATHERN ST$60
REMOVE AND BACKFILL POOL; SHELL TO REMAIN WITH DRAINAGE HOLES. UNCERTIFIED FILL
Issued 2024-08-28 · grading site · expired
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