1038 El Medio Ave, Pacific Palisades: Home repair or alteration After the 2025 Fire
Home repair or alteration at 1038 El Medio Ave, Pacific Palisades, after the January 2025 Palisades Fire: the City of Los Angeles issued the building permit on April 14, 2026 with a stated construction value of $250K to $500K, and the rebuild is with the structure going up (Builtie's estimate). Builtie tracks every Palisades rebuild permit, the stage of each build and the builder behind it.
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The rebuild
| Address | 1038 El Medio Ave, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA |
| City permit address | 1038 N El Medio Ave |
| Rebuild | Home repair or alteration |
| What the plans show | 3 storeys |
| Rebuild track | Like-for-like rebuild (the City's expedited track under Emergency Executive Order 1) |
| Building permit issued | April 14, 2026 |
| Status | With the structure going up (Builtie's estimate) |
| Stated construction value | $250K to $500K |
| Builder named on the permits | Resolved in Builtie |
| Permits at this address since the fire | 2 |
The facts above are read from the City of Los Angeles building permits filed for 1038 El Medio Ave since the January 2025 Palisades Fire. Owners and permit numbers are left out.
Permit timeline
| Issued | Permit | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 4, 2026 | Repair or alteration | Issued |
| April 14, 2026 | Repair or alteration | Issued |
2 permits since February 4, 2026. A typical rebuild runs demolition and debris clearance, grading and retaining walls, the new building, then the pool and site work.
Where it stands
1038 El Medio Ave is with the structure going up (Builtie's estimate).
At that stage these trades are inside their award window, the stretch of the build when the builder decides who gets the work:
| Trade | Award window |
|---|---|
| Construction Site Security | Before the start to 15% |
| Painting | 5% to 35% |
| Masonry | 10% to 30% |
| Waterproofing | 10% to 35% |
| Roofing | 15% to 35% |
| Windows, Doors and Glazing | 15% to 35% |
| Electrical | 20% to 45% |
| HVAC and Mechanical | 20% to 45% |
| Plumbing | 20% to 45% |
| Fire Protection | 25% to 50% |
Other rebuilds on El Medio Ave
- 650 El Medio Ave: New single-family home, likely complete
- 654 El Medio Ave: New single-family home, complete
- 657 El Medio Ave: Home repair or alteration, finaled
- 660 El Medio Ave: New single-family home, framing
- 736 El Medio Ave: New single-family home, framing
- 746 El Medio Ave: New single-family home, permitted
- 751 El Medio Ave: Home addition, foundation
- 1130 El Medio Ave: New single-family home, interior trades
All of them: fire rebuilds on El Medio Ave. Every street: the Pacific Palisades fire rebuild tracker.
For contractors
Builtie tracks every Palisades rebuild permit as it is issued, estimates where each build stands, and names the builder behind it, so a trade can reach them while its part of the job is still open. The decision makers and their verified contacts are in Builtie.
Plans
Builtie's Starter plan is $79 per seat per month (CAD) for 20 projects; Growth is $99 for 50 projects and adds the LinkedIn and email outreach you run yourself. Opening a project spends one credit, and the decision makers, emails, phones and AI call script inside it are included. Your monthly credits reset at each renewal, and extra credit packs are valid for 30 days. The free trial runs 7 days with 10 projects. Custom, where Builtie's team runs the outreach for you, starts from CAD $1,500 a month on top of a Growth seat.
Frequently asked questions
What is being built at 1038 El Medio Ave, Pacific Palisades?
Home repair or alteration (3 storeys), permitted April 14, 2026 after the January 2025 Palisades Fire.
What is the status of the rebuild at 1038 El Medio Ave?
It is with the structure going up (Builtie's estimate), read October 20, 2026.
Is 1038 El Medio Ave a like-for-like rebuild?
Yes. The City marked its permit eligible for the expedited like-for-like track.
Who is building 1038 El Medio Ave?
Builtie resolves the builder behind the permits and attaches a verified decision maker.
What does Builtie cost?
Starter is $79 per seat per month (CAD) for 20 projects; Growth is $99 for 50 projects and adds LinkedIn and email outreach. There is a 7-day free trial with 10 projects.