14943 Mckendree Ave, Pacific Palisades: New single-family home After the 2025 Fire

New single-family home at 14943 Mckendree Ave, Pacific Palisades, after the January 2025 Palisades Fire: the City of Los Angeles issued the building permit on May 13, 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 | 14943 Mckendree Ave, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA |
| City permit address | 14943 W Mckendree Ave |
| Rebuild | New single-family home |
| What the plans show | 3 storeys, basement, attached garage, pool or spa, fire sprinklers throughout |
| Rebuild track | Not like-for-like, so it went through the City's standard plan review |
| Building permit issued | May 13, 2026 |
| Status | With the structure going up (Builtie's estimate) |
| Stated construction value | $250K to $500K |
| Builder named on the permits | Gefen Builders Inc |
| Permits at this address since the fire | 6 |
The facts above are read from the City of Los Angeles building permits filed for 14943 Mckendree Ave since the January 2025 Palisades Fire. Owners and permit numbers are left out.
Permit timeline
| Issued | Permit | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | Retaining wall | Issued |
| May 11, 2026 | Retaining wall | Issued |
| May 11, 2026 | Grading | Issued |
| May 13, 2026 | New single-family home | Issued |
| June 29, 2026 | Site structure: revision to an earlier permit | Issued |
| July 14, 2026 | Pool and spa | Issued |
6 permits since May 11, 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
14943 Mckendree 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 Mckendree Ave
- 14940 Mckendree Ave: New single-family home, framing
- 14949 Mckendree Ave: New single-family home, framing
- 15007 Mckendree Ave: New single-family home, framing
- 15016-15018 Mckendree Ave: New single-family home, framing
- 15034 Mckendree Ave: New single-family home, complete
- 15040 Mckendree Ave: New single-family home, likely complete
- 15051 Mckendree Ave: New single-family home, framing
- 15061 Mckendree Ave: New single-family home, framing
All of them: fire rebuilds on Mckendree 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 14943 Mckendree Ave, Pacific Palisades?
New single-family home (3 storeys, basement, attached garage, pool or spa, fire sprinklers throughout), permitted May 13, 2026 after the January 2025 Palisades Fire.
What is the status of the rebuild at 14943 Mckendree Ave?
It is with the structure going up (Builtie's estimate), read October 20, 2026.
Is 14943 Mckendree Ave a like-for-like rebuild?
No. The City marked its permit ineligible for the like-for-like track, so the plans went through standard review.
Who is building 14943 Mckendree Ave?
Gefen Builders Inc is named on the permits. The decision makers and contacts are in Builtie.
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.
