1153 Embury St, Pacific Palisades: New accessory dwelling unit (ADU) After the 2025 Fire
New accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at 1153 Embury St, Pacific Palisades, after the January 2025 Palisades Fire: the City of Los Angeles issued the building permit on January 15, 2026 with a stated construction value of under $250K, and the rebuild is with the mechanical, electrical and interior trades at work (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 | 1153 Embury St, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA |
| City permit address | 1153 N Embury St |
| Rebuild | New accessory dwelling unit (ADU) |
| What the plans show | accessory dwelling unit, fire sprinklers throughout |
| Rebuild track | Like-for-like rebuild (the City's expedited track under Emergency Executive Order 1) |
| Building permit issued | January 15, 2026 |
| Status | With the mechanical, electrical and interior trades at work (Builtie's estimate) |
| Stated construction value | under $250K |
| Builder named on the permits | Resolved in Builtie |
| Permits at this address since the fire | 1 |
The facts above are read from the City of Los Angeles building permits filed for 1153 Embury St since the January 2025 Palisades Fire. Owners and permit numbers are left out.
Permit timeline
| Issued | Permit | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 15, 2026 | New accessory dwelling unit (ADU) | Issued |
1 permit since January 15, 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
1153 Embury St is with the mechanical, electrical and interior trades at work (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 |
|---|---|
| Fire Protection | 25% to 50% |
| Signage and Wayfinding | 25% to 70% |
| Insulation | 30% to 55% |
| Drywall | 35% to 60% |
| Low Voltage and Data | 35% to 60% |
| Tile | 45% to 65% |
| Cabinetry and Millwork | 50% to 70% |
| Flooring | 50% to 70% |
| Countertops | 55% to 75% |
| Finish Carpentry | 55% to 75% |
Other rebuilds on Embury St
- 1130 Embury St: New single-family home, interior trades
- 1136 Embury St: New single-family home, permitted
- 1137 Embury St: New single-family home, interior trades
- 1146 Embury St: New single-family home, foundation
- 1147 Embury St: New single-family home, likely complete
- 1151 Embury St: New single-family home, finishing
- 1167 Embury St: New single-family home, foundation
- 1169 Embury St: New accessory dwelling unit (ADU), framing
All of them: fire rebuilds on Embury St. 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
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Frequently asked questions
What is being built at 1153 Embury St, Pacific Palisades?
New accessory dwelling unit (ADU) (accessory dwelling unit, fire sprinklers throughout), permitted January 15, 2026 after the January 2025 Palisades Fire.
What is the status of the rebuild at 1153 Embury St?
It is with the mechanical, electrical and interior trades at work (Builtie's estimate), read October 20, 2026.
Is 1153 Embury St a like-for-like rebuild?
Yes. The City marked its permit eligible for the expedited like-for-like track.
Who is building 1153 Embury St?
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.