658 Palmera Ave, Pacific Palisades: New building: revision to an earlier permit After the 2025 Fire
New building: revision to an earlier permit at 658 Palmera Ave, Pacific Palisades, after the January 2025 Palisades Fire: the City of Los Angeles issued the building permit on January 8, 2026 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 | 658 Palmera Ave, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA |
| City permit address | 658 N Palmera Ave |
| Rebuild | New building: revision to an earlier permit |
| Building permit issued | January 8, 2026 |
| Status | In the finishing stage (Builtie's estimate) |
| Stated construction value | under $250K |
| Builder named on the permits | Benjy West Builders Inc |
| Permits at this address since the fire | 1 |
The facts above are read from the City of Los Angeles building permits filed for 658 Palmera Ave since the January 2025 Palisades Fire. Owners and permit numbers are left out.
Permit timeline
| Issued | Permit | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 8, 2026 | New building: revision to an earlier permit | Issued |
1 permit since January 8, 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
658 Palmera 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 Palmera Ave
- 631 Palmera Ave: New single-family home, interior trades
- 637 Palmera Ave: New single-family home, foundation
- 640 Palmera Ave: New single-family home with an ADU, permitted
- 654 Palmera Ave: New single-family home, interior trades
- 661 Palmera Ave: New single-family home, finishing
- 667 Palmera Ave: New single-family home, interior trades
- 683 Palmera Ave: New single-family home with an ADU, foundation
- 690 Palmera Ave: New single-family home, permitted
All of them: fire rebuilds on Palmera 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 658 Palmera Ave, Pacific Palisades?
New building: revision to an earlier permit, permitted January 8, 2026 after the January 2025 Palisades Fire.
What is the status of the rebuild at 658 Palmera Ave?
It is in the finishing stage (Builtie's estimate), read October 20, 2026.
Who is building 658 Palmera Ave?
Benjy West 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.