Brush Clearance Contacts, Requirements, and Saturday’s Event
The city is about to start issuing citations to property owners who are not maintaining their property. Pali Builds has compiled a small list of small business owners that can be hired to clean and remove debris. Here are the rules: https://lafd.org/fire-prevention/brush/brush-clearance-requirements Here’s a contact at the Fire Department” lafdbrush@lacity.org There is a community clean-up […]
How Did You Choose Your Builder?
Rebuilding a home in the Palisades isn’t just a construction project—it’s a deeply personal journey. And for many homeowners, the hardest part isn’t the build itself… it’s getting started. At Pali Builds, we work with over 20 general contractors and a wide network of talented architects. Every homeowner’s path looks a little different—and that’s exactly […]
Pali Builds Permit Report – March 2026
Pali Builds has reviewed the most recent permit data released by the City of Los Angeles Department of Building & Safety (LADBS). Below is a summary of key trends, issuance activity, and how March compares to February. Applications Submitted A total of 113 permit applications were submitted in March. This represents continued strong demand from […]
Palisades Undergrounding Schedule Announced By DWP : 2 local companies form partnership to simplify undergrounding service to locals.
DWP just annouced their undergrounding schedule, and exactly what they will and will not do. Homeowners will be responsible for the under-grounding from their home (meter), to the side walk. The city will not be paying for the portion of work. DWP will be responsible for bringing power to your sidewalk. The homeowner’s undergrounding responsibility […]
Show Them This Report; $691/ft plus Profit and Overhead
Since the beginning of the rebuild, we’ve tracked construction costs at the subcontractor level. From Foundation and Framing to Finishes and Furniture. Ok, maybe not Furniture. We started this process because our insurance estimates seemed low. We thought, let’s compare what our insurance company is saying versus what our contractors is saying. After studying hundreds […]
102 Permits Issued in December
See All Months December was our biggest permit month since the fire! Jumping from 60 permits each in the last two months, 102 is a huge step in the right direction. Thank you lord, some good news. After seeing July and August both have just shy of 80 permits, we thought the curve was going […]
Fire Lot Sales and Buyers for Pacific Palisades in 2025
Redfin published a report on the percentage of lots purchased by investors. They are wrong. Here are the buyers: Aamir Ali & Alina Hussain Adam Gooch Adam Levine & Krista Santino Addam Kaufman Ahdoot Trust & Patricia Ahdoot Akash Sharman And Atika Sanchetee Liv Tr & Akash Sharma Alec & Nathalie Ohanian Alexander & Izabella […]
November Building Numbers Flat at 61 (Ahem, Insurance)
November Permit Report Permit data for November has been released, and Pali Builds has completed its review and analysis. It’s flat. No surprise. Insurance companies continue to win the payout war. Big Insurance vs Grandma. How shocking!! CA Dept. of Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is going to rescue us right? Sorry […]
How To Pay Your Contractor
By Kambiz Kamdar Once you’ve selected and signed with a contractor, the next critical step is setting up your payment structure correctly and making sure that the money you pay aligns with the actual progress on your rebuild. This newsletter outlines the essential steps every homeowner should follow to stay protected and ensure fair, transparent […]
Rebuilding the Palisades Newsletter
Choosing the Right Contractor During the Palisades Rebuild Protecting Yourself, Your Budget, and Your Home By Kambiz Kamdar Rebuilding after a disaster is overwhelming, and choosing the wrong contractor can set families back months — or hundreds of thousands of dollars. As the Palisades rebuild accelerates, many homeowners are facing confusing advice, high-pressure sales tactics, […]