519 Lombard Ave, Pacific Palisades: New accessory dwelling unit (ADU) After the 2025 Fire

New accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at 519 Lombard Ave, Pacific Palisades, after the January 2025 Palisades Fire: the City of Los Angeles issued the building permit on May 7, 2026 with a stated construction value of under $250K, 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 | 519 Lombard Ave, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA |
| City permit address | 519 N Lombard Ave |
| 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 | May 7, 2026 |
| Status | With the structure going up (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 519 Lombard Ave since the January 2025 Palisades Fire. Owners and permit numbers are left out.
Permit timeline
| Issued | Permit | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | New accessory dwelling unit (ADU) | Issued |
1 permit since May 7, 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
519 Lombard 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 Lombard Ave
- 333 Lombard Ave: New single-family home, interior trades
- 410 Lombard Ave: New single-family home, interior trades
- 411 Lombard Ave: New single-family home, finishing
- 415 Lombard Ave: New accessory dwelling unit (ADU), interior trades
- 420 Lombard Ave: New single-family home, foundation
- 521 Lombard Ave: New single-family home, framing
- 527 Lombard Ave: New single-family home, permitted
- 533 Lombard Ave: New single-family home, likely complete
All of them: fire rebuilds on Lombard 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 519 Lombard Ave, Pacific Palisades?
New accessory dwelling unit (ADU) (accessory dwelling unit, fire sprinklers throughout), permitted May 7, 2026 after the January 2025 Palisades Fire.
What is the status of the rebuild at 519 Lombard Ave?
It is with the structure going up (Builtie's estimate), read October 20, 2026.
Is 519 Lombard Ave a like-for-like rebuild?
Yes. The City marked its permit eligible for the expedited like-for-like track.
Who is building 519 Lombard 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.
