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Building permits in ZIP 90012 (Downtown), Los Angeles

274 building permits were issued in ZIP 90012 (Downtown), Los Angeles over the last 12 months — #82 of 113 ZIP codes in Los Angeles and 0.4% of the city total. Median declared value: $17,000 (2.1× the city-wide median).

Permits, 12 months
274
#82 in Los Angeles
Median declared value
$17,000
Total declared value
$57.6M
Top permit type
Bldg-Alter/Repair
204 permits

Permits issued per month

Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
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MonthPermits issued
Oct 20261
Sep 202628
Aug 202615
Jul 202622
Jun 202626
May 202619
Apr 202620
Mar 202627
Feb 202633
Jan 202618
Dec 202520
Nov 202519
Oct 202526
Sep 202518
Aug 202524
Jul 202520
Jun 202517
May 202517
Apr 202521
Mar 202522
Feb 202525
Jan 202517
Dec 202415
Nov 202414
Oct 202421

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Permits by type (last 12 months)

Permit typePermitsShare
Bldg-Alter/Repair20474.5%
Sign3512.8%
Nonbldg-New103.6%
Nonbldg-Alter/Repair82.9%
Grading62.2%
Bldg-New51.8%
Bldg-Addition51.8%
Bldg-Demolition10.4%

Largest permits of the last 12 months

Ranked by declared value. Owner, applicant and contractor names are not shown.

AddressWorkDeclared valueIssued
531 W College StBldg-Alter/Repair*eplan* **** early start foundation only**** new 8 story 450 units (50 vli) affordable housing mixed-use apartment to include 5 story type iiia apartment over 3 story type ia apartment/parking/retail over 1 level subterranean parking$18.8MApr 16, 2026
221 S Grand AveBldg-Addition3 story addition to an existing Art Museum with archive space located on existing 3 story parking garage$7.9MOct 27, 2025
100 S Grand AveBldg-Alter/RepairEplan supplemental permit to 17010-10000-01468, core and shell change of use from retail to business school on the 8th floor of tower 2 consists of three separate suites. Ti under separate permit.$6.4MNov 25, 2025
1000 W Vin Scully Ave 7th LevelBldg-Alter/RepairLevel 7 Improvements - 5,955 sf structure to included Team Store, Concession, and First Aid Room. Update entry gates and add adult changing table$2.2MDec 17, 2025
221 S Grand AveBldg-Alter/RepairDeferred Submittal for 24014-10000-03865 for Exterior Wall Stud Framing.$1.2MSep 21, 2026
800 N North Main StNonbldg-NewEarly start :shoring for proposed basement of building under 24010-10000-00478$1.0MSep 23, 2026
929 E 2nd StBldg-AdditionNDC -5689 Mandatory seismic retrofit of existing non-ductile concrete building per ordinance and CORE AND SHELL, CHANGE OF USE FROM ARTIST RESIDENCE (14 UNITS) TO OFFICE WITH 3RD FLOOR ADDITION AND NDC SEISMIC RETROFIT FOR NEW ART GALLERY INCLUDING NEW EXTERIOR WINDOWS AND DOORS,$1.0MMar 20, 2026
701 W Cesar E Chavez Ave 205 & 206Bldg-Alter/Repaireplan: tenant improvement to (E) 4-story medical office building on 2nd floor, STE 205&206 NFPA 13 sprinklered throughout B occupancy$1.0MJan 14, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many building permits were issued in ZIP 90012 (Downtown), Los Angeles?
274 permits in the last 12 months — 0.4% of all permits in Los Angeles, ranking #82 of 113 ZIP codes. The most common type was Bldg-Alter/Repair (204).
What is the median permit value in ZIP 90012 (Downtown), Los Angeles?
$17,000 across permits with a declared value, 2.1× the city-wide median ($8,000). Total declared work: $57.6M.

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Source: Building and Safety – Building Permits Issued from 2020 to Present (LADBS), Los Angeles Open Data. Licence: Los Angeles Open Data Terms of Use. 12-month window from Oct 1, 2025. Declared values are applicants’ estimates and are not verified; personal names are omitted. Generated Oct 12, 2026.