838 Hartzell St, Pacific Palisades: New single-family home After the 2025 Fire
New single-family home at 838 Hartzell St, Pacific Palisades, after the January 2025 Palisades Fire: the City of Los Angeles issued the building permit on September 3, 2025 with a stated construction value of $250K to $500K, and the rebuild is likely complete (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 | 838 Hartzell St, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA |
| City permit address | 838 N Hartzell St |
| Rebuild | New single-family home |
| What the plans show | 1 storey, attached garage, pool or spa, fire sprinklers throughout |
| Rebuild track | Like-for-like rebuild (the City's expedited track under Emergency Executive Order 1) |
| Building permit issued | September 3, 2025 |
| Status | Likely complete (Builtie's estimate) |
| Stated construction value | $250K to $500K |
| Builder named on the permits | R B Construction |
| Permits at this address since the fire | 6 |
The facts above are read from the City of Los Angeles building permits filed for 838 Hartzell St since the January 2025 Palisades Fire. Owners and permit numbers are left out.
Permit timeline
| Issued | Permit | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 3, 2025 | New building | Issued |
| September 3, 2025 | New single-family home | Issued |
| October 23, 2025 | Addition: revision to an earlier permit | Issued |
| December 18, 2025 | Grading | Issued |
| December 18, 2025 | Pool and spa | Issued |
| May 29, 2026 | Pool and spa: revision to an earlier permit | Issued |
6 permits since September 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
838 Hartzell St is likely complete (Builtie's estimate).
Other rebuilds on Hartzell St
- 822 Hartzell St: New single-family home, framing
- 823 Hartzell St: New single-family home, permitted
- 826-828 Hartzell St: New single-family home with an ADU, permitted
- 827 Hartzell St: New single-family home, framing
- 835 Hartzell St: New single-family home, likely complete
- 843 Hartzell St: New single-family home, likely complete
- 847 Hartzell St: New single-family home, likely complete
- 855 Hartzell St: New single-family home, excavation
All of them: fire rebuilds on Hartzell St. 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 838 Hartzell St, Pacific Palisades?
New single-family home (1 storey, attached garage, pool or spa, fire sprinklers throughout), permitted September 3, 2025 after the January 2025 Palisades Fire.
What is the status of the rebuild at 838 Hartzell St?
It is likely complete (Builtie's estimate), read October 20, 2026.
Is 838 Hartzell St a like-for-like rebuild?
Yes. The City marked its permit eligible for the expedited like-for-like track.
Who is building 838 Hartzell St?
R B Construction 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.