521 Radcliffe Ave, Pacific Palisades: New accessory dwelling unit (ADU) After the 2025 Fire
New accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at 521 Radcliffe Ave, Pacific Palisades, after the January 2025 Palisades Fire: the City of Los Angeles issued the building permit on September 29, 2026 with a stated construction value of $1M to $5M, and the rebuild is just permitted; site work and foundations come next (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 | 521 Radcliffe Ave, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA |
| City permit address | 521 N Radcliffe Ave |
| Rebuild | New accessory dwelling unit (ADU) |
| What the plans show | 2 storeys, accessory dwelling unit, fire sprinklers throughout |
| Building permit issued | September 29, 2026 |
| Status | Just permitted; site work and foundations come next (Builtie's estimate) |
| Stated construction value | $1M to $5M |
| Builder named on the permits | Resolved in Builtie |
| Permits at this address since the fire | 4 |
The facts above are read from the City of Los Angeles building permits filed for 521 Radcliffe Ave since the January 2025 Palisades Fire. Owners and permit numbers are left out.
Permit timeline
| Issued | Permit | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2025 | Grading | Finaled (inspections passed) |
| April 28, 2026 | Repair or alteration | Issued |
| July 28, 2026 | Grading | Issued |
| September 29, 2026 | New accessory dwelling unit (ADU) | Issued |
4 permits since July 15, 2025. A typical rebuild runs demolition and debris clearance, grading and retaining walls, the new building, then the pool and site work.
Where it stands
521 Radcliffe Ave is just permitted; site work and foundations come next (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 |
|---|---|
| Excavation and Site Work | Before construction starts |
| Construction Site Security | Before the start to 15% |
| Concrete and Foundation | Before the start to 5% |
| Structural Steel | 0% to 15% |
| Elevators | 0% to 20% |
| Framing | 0% to 20% |
| Painting | 5% to 35% |
Other rebuilds on Radcliffe Ave
- 539 Radcliffe Ave: New single-family home, interior trades
- 543 Radcliffe Ave: New single-family home, foundation
- 566 Radcliffe Ave: New accessory dwelling unit (ADU), foundation
- 568 Radcliffe Ave: New single-family home, foundation
- 571 Radcliffe Ave: New single-family home, framing
- 572 Radcliffe Ave: New single-family home, interior trades
- 577 Radcliffe Ave: New single-family home, framing
- 583 Radcliffe Ave: New single-family home, foundation
All of them: fire rebuilds on Radcliffe 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
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Frequently asked questions
What is being built at 521 Radcliffe Ave, Pacific Palisades?
New accessory dwelling unit (ADU) (2 storeys, accessory dwelling unit, fire sprinklers throughout), permitted September 29, 2026 after the January 2025 Palisades Fire.
What is the status of the rebuild at 521 Radcliffe Ave?
It is just permitted; site work and foundations come next (Builtie's estimate), read October 20, 2026.
Who is building 521 Radcliffe 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.