CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY

Statistical Comparison

First Quarter 2023-24 vs. 2024-25

Category	Q1 FY 2023-24	Q1 FY 2024-25	Full Year Straight-Line Projection FY 2024-25
Number of Plan Checks	16,336	16,696	66,800
Number of Permits	43,564	43,379	174,000
Inspections Performed	274,585	267,528	1,070,000
Building Permit Valuation	$1.4 B	$1.2 B	$4.9 B

Affordable/Supportive Housing Projects

Based on Construction Valuation

Permitted between July 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024

Address	Construction Valuation	Affordable/Supportive Housing Units
611 S. Hobart Blvd.	$7.4 Million	New proposed seven-story, 100% affordable housing apartment building containing 80 units
12342 W. Osborne Pl.	$4.7 Million	New proposed three-story, 100% affordable housing apartment building containing 100 units
7655 S. San Pedro St.	$4.0 Million	New proposed four-story, 100% affordable housing apartment building containing 40 units
1432 E. 25th St.	$3.4 Million	New proposed four-story, 100% affordable housing apartment building containing 55 units
8301 S. Hoover St.	$3.4 Million	New proposed four-story, 100% affordable housing apartment building containing 70 units

L.A.'s Top 5 Construction Projects

Based on Construction Valuation

Permitted between July 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024

Project Address	Construction Valuation	Project Description
121 S. Hill St.	99.0 Million	New proposed six-story, performing arts building with concert hall and dance studio
7050 N. Van Nuys Blvd.	59.7 Million	New proposed six-story, mixed-use apartment building containing 332 units
4141 N. Whitsett Ave.	22.5 Million	New proposed two-story, gymnasium with basement
1030 S. Lake St.	20.0 Million	New proposed six-story, assisted elder care facility
5260 N. Vineland Ave.	18.6 Million	New proposed five-story, self-storage facility with ground floor parking garage and artist office

SERVICE ENHANCEMENTS & UPDATES

LADBS To Unveil New Website

Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) is set to launch a brand new website in December 2024, designed to bring users a more streamlined and user-friendly experience.

The new website will feature a modernized look that will incorporate the Department’s new color palette, which will be part of its comprehensive rebranding efforts.

As part of this rebranding, LADBS will be adopting a new URL: dbs.lacity.gov. LADBS will also unveil a refreshed logo, which will be featured prominently throughout the website, symbolizing LADBS’ ongoing commitment to innovation and excellence.

The new website has been designed with all users in mind, from those just starting to explore the construction process to professionals who rely on LADBS website to guide them through daily tasks. New visitors will benefit from an easy-to-navigate structure that will provide step-by-step guidance through the various building compliance processes. Returning users will appreciate the convenience of a more intuitive layout that will help them quickly access their most-used tools.

In addition, the new website design will be more mobile-friendly, ensuring a seamless experience for users on all devices.

CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES

LADBS has a number of contracting needs for various professional services. The following is a list of upcoming solicitations LADBS plans to release on Regional Alliance Marketplace For Procurement (RAMP), sorted chronologically.

Service Type and Description

Estimated

Release Dates

Document Archiving System and Support Services: Request for proposals to provide an archiving system for the Internet Document Imaging System (“IDIS”).

Asbestos Abatement Services: Request for bids to provide asbestos, lead (Pb), mold, and other hazardous material abatement services.

Asbestos Monitoring and Abatement Oversight Services: Request for bids to provide asbestos, lead (Pb), mold, and other hazardous material assessment, air monitoring and abatement oversight services.

Fencing Services: Request for bids to provide fencing of vacant properties at various locations throughout the City of Los Angeles.

Graffiti Abatement Services: Request for bids to provide graffiti abatement services for nuisance and/or abandoned properties at various locations throughout the City of Los Angeles.

Information Technology (IT) Services: Request for qualifications to provide various IT services on an as-needed and time-limited basis.

Title Report Services: Request for bids for title report services to provide accurate statements of ownership interests, liens, encumbrances, and other interests in nuisance and/or abandoned properties in the City of Los Angeles.

Interactive Voice Response Services: Request for proposals to provide interactive voice response (IVR) services essential to the Department's daily operations.

Q1 2025

Q2 2025

Doing business with the City of Los Angeles. To find opportunities to work with the City of Los Angeles, register your company on the Regional Alliance Marketplace For Procurement (RAMP) website at RampLA.org. During or after registration, select any/all North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes that apply to your business. Once registered, RAMP automatically emails notifications when bid opportunities are posted that match your chosen NAICS codes.

Enhancement to the Regional Alliance Marketplace For Procurement (RAMP) website. The Regional Alliance Marketplace for Procurement (RAMP) website will undergo enhancements and will be shutdown from December 9, 2024 to January 7, 2025. During this time, all contract opportunities will be suspended until the first quarter of 2025. Vendors will not be able to view solicitations on RAMP, complete their Business Inclusion Program (BIP) outreach, submit BIP Summary Sheets, or submit certification applications. Please contact LADBS.Contracts@lacity.org for more information.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Career Opportunities!

Consider a career with the City of Los Angeles, Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). Start by taking a civil service exam in the coming months for the positions that LADBS are looking to hire:

Emergency Management Coordinator - January 2025
Programmer Analyst - November 2024
Safety Engineer Pressure Vessels - Continuous
Systems Administrator - January 2025
Systems Analyst - February 2025

Go to "governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity" to complete your profile and be ready to apply when the opportunity opens up.

We will also be outreaching to potential entry-level engineers through our participation at the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Annual Convention and on-campus college career fairs at CSUN, CPP, and CSULA. Go to our Career Opportunities webpage at https://www.ladbs.org/career-opportunities for dates and job information.

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LADBS Go App

Use LADBS Go to easily:

Request Inspections
Review Permits and Inspections
Report Violations
Find Nearby Service Centers

Available on App Store or Google Play

Learn more about LADBS Go!

LADBS Locations

METRO

SAN PEDRO

VAN NUYS

SOUTH LA

WEST LA

201 and 221

N. Figueroa St

Los Angeles 90012

By Appointment Only

638 S. Beacon St.,

Room 276

San Pedro 90731

By Appointment Only

6262 Van Nuys Blvd.,

Van Nuys 91401

By Appointment Only

8475 S. Vermont Ave.

Los Angeles 90044

By Appointment Only

1828 Sawtelle Blvd.,

Los Angeles 90032

By Appointment Only

In-person

Click to

make an appointment

Phone

Dial 3-1-1

From outside the City

Dial 213-473-3231

Website

ladbs.org

Commitment to Our Customers

Your project is important, so we strive to provide you with superb services, your feedback is important to maintaining this level of service. If you want to recognize a staff member, file a complaint, comment on the service you received, request additional assistance, or a second opinion on any plan check or inspection issues regarding your project, please provide feedback at LADBS website at LADBS.org or call (213) 482-6755. LADBS Customer Service Code of Conduct is posted at: Customer Service - Code of Conduct.

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