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Building permits in ZIP 91401 (Van Nuys - North Sherman Oaks), Los Angeles
714 building permits were issued in ZIP 91401 (Van Nuys - North Sherman Oaks), Los Angeles over the last 12 months — #36 of 113 ZIP codes in Los Angeles and 1.1% of the city total. Median declared value: $8,000 (1.0× the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
714
#36 in Los Angeles
Median declared value
$8,000
Total declared value
$46.9M
Top permit type
Bldg-Alter/Repair
470 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
Show as table
| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 7 |
| Sep 2026 | 76 |
| Aug 2026 | 63 |
| Jul 2026 | 54 |
| Jun 2026 | 51 |
| May 2026 | 57 |
| Apr 2026 | 35 |
| Mar 2026 | 78 |
| Feb 2026 | 55 |
| Jan 2026 | 65 |
| Dec 2025 | 58 |
| Nov 2025 | 54 |
| Oct 2025 | 61 |
| Sep 2025 | 74 |
| Aug 2025 | 46 |
| Jul 2025 | 59 |
| Jun 2025 | 66 |
| May 2025 | 84 |
| Apr 2025 | 51 |
| Mar 2025 | 78 |
| Feb 2025 | 62 |
| Jan 2025 | 63 |
| Dec 2024 | 43 |
| Nov 2024 | 63 |
| Oct 2024 | 86 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bldg-Alter/Repair | 470 | 65.8% |
| Bldg-Addition | 72 | 10.1% |
| Bldg-New | 65 | 9.1% |
| Bldg-Demolition | 33 | 4.6% |
| Swimming-Pool/Spa | 28 | 3.9% |
| Grading | 24 | 3.4% |
| Nonbldg-New | 15 | 2.1% |
| Sign | 4 | 0.6% |
| Nonbldg-Alter/Repair | 3 | 0.4% |
Largest permits of the last 12 months
Ranked by declared value. Owner, applicant and contractor names are not shown.
| Address | Work | Declared value | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5947 N Hazeltine Ave 1-64 | Bldg-NewNew 5-story 64-unit apt over 1-story street leval garage and 1 level basement garage - 1 of 2 | $7.5M | Feb 25, 2026 |
| 14243 W Sylvan St 1-81 | Bldg-New*eplan* new 5 story 81 unit affordable housing apartment (including 2 very low income, 63 low income, 14 moderate income units) per sb1818 / ab 1763 / ab2345 / 12.22.a.25 with additional incentive | $6.0M | Jul 20, 2026 |
| 14233 W Delano St 1-14 | Bldg-NewNew 2 story 14 units 100% affordable housing type va apartment per toc base incentives. | $1.2M | Aug 31, 2026 |
| 5332-5334 N Leghorn Ave | Bldg-AdditionCOMPLY WITH DEPARTMENT ORDER EFFECTIVE DATE 08/09/2024. PERMIT WIL EXPIRE 30 DAYS Proposed 2-story remodel and addition to existing an Existing 1-Story single-family dwelling Type VB R-3 Occupancy including attached SB9 Two Unit Development2-Car Garage Type VB U OccupancyFully Sp | $750,000 | May 7, 2026 |
| 5443 N Calhoun Ave | Bldg-AdditionMajor remodel of and (e) 1-story sfd and second floor. New addition w/ att. Garage, nfpa-13d fire sprinklers throughout, all work per engineering | $700,000 | Jan 8, 2026 |
| 5321-5321 1/2 N Sylmar Ave | Bldg-New*eplan*1. New three story (30' x 47') duplexes with attached ADU (middle) per LAMC 12.22 A.33(c) and (e) NFPA 13D- Fire Sprinkler System is required. | $610,000 | Feb 10, 2026 |
| 5920 N Hillview Park Ave | Bldg-Addition[ePlan] Addition and Major Str. Remodel to (E) 1-Story SFD with attached Garage over New Basement-Bldg Sprinklered Thru-Out**Construction shall not commence without CALOSHA permit** | $580,000 | Dec 9, 2025 |
| 5319-5319 1/2 N Sylmar Ave | Bldg-New*eplan*1. New three story (30' x 47') duplexes (Front)NFPA 13D- Fire Sprinkler System is required. | $540,000 | Feb 10, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in ZIP 91401 (Van Nuys - North Sherman Oaks), Los Angeles?
714 permits in the last 12 months — 1.1% of all permits in Los Angeles, ranking #36 of 113 ZIP codes. The most common type was Bldg-Alter/Repair (470).
What is the median permit value in ZIP 91401 (Van Nuys - North Sherman Oaks), Los Angeles?
$8,000 across permits with a declared value, 1.0× the city-wide median ($8,000). Total declared work: $46.9M.
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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.