555 Almar Ave, Pacific Palisades: New garage After the 2025 Fire
New garage at 555 Almar Ave, Pacific Palisades, after the January 2025 Palisades Fire: the City of Los Angeles issued the building permit on November 3, 2025 with a stated construction value of under $250K, and the rebuild is in the finishing stage (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 | 555 Almar Ave, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA |
| City permit address | 555 N Almar Ave |
| Rebuild | New garage |
| What the plans show | basement, detached garage |
| Rebuild track | Not like-for-like, so it went through the City's standard plan review |
| Building permit issued | November 3, 2025 |
| Status | In the finishing stage (Builtie's estimate) |
| Stated construction value | under $250K |
| Builder named on the permits | Devco U Development + Design-Build LLC |
| Permits at this address since the fire | 5 |
The facts above are read from the City of Los Angeles building permits filed for 555 Almar Ave since the January 2025 Palisades Fire. Owners and permit numbers are left out.
Permit timeline
| Issued | Permit | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 3, 2025 | Temporary shoring | Issued |
| November 3, 2025 | New garage | Issued |
| November 3, 2025 | Grading | Issued |
| October 13, 2026 | Grading: revision to an earlier permit | Issued |
| October 13, 2026 | Addition: revision to an earlier permit | Issued |
5 permits since November 3, 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
555 Almar Ave is in the finishing stage (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 |
|---|---|
| Signage and Wayfinding | 25% to 70% |
| Countertops | 55% to 75% |
| Finish Carpentry | 55% to 75% |
| Appliances and Equipment | 65% to 90% |
| Landscaping | 65% to 90% |
Other rebuilds on Almar Ave
- 424 Almar Ave: Home repair or alteration, finishing
- 438 Almar Ave: New single-family home with an ADU, permitted
- 452 Almar Ave: New single-family home, framing
- 487 Almar Ave: New single-family home with an ADU, foundation
- 501 Almar Ave: New single-family home with an ADU, framing
- 523-525 Almar Ave: New single-family home with an ADU, framing
- 555-561 Almar Ave: New single-family home with an ADU, finishing
- 557 Almar Ave: New single-family home, framing
All of them: fire rebuilds on Almar 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 555 Almar Ave, Pacific Palisades?
New garage (basement, detached garage), permitted November 3, 2025 after the January 2025 Palisades Fire.
What is the status of the rebuild at 555 Almar Ave?
It is in the finishing stage (Builtie's estimate), read October 20, 2026.
Is 555 Almar 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 555 Almar Ave?
Devco U Development + Design-Build LLC 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.