Zoning is a tool that the majority of cities throughout the country use to identify the specific land use that will exist in the zone, which can be industrial, residential, or commercial. Zoning code will also dictate how buildings directly relate to their surroundings while denoting the overall size of buildings as well. In LA, […]
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Crest Manages Entitlements for Ariana Grande’s New Home in Los Angeles
Ariana Grande is the new resident of meticulously crafted home by Woods + Dangaran and Plus Development. Entitled by Crest Real Estate. Chanteuse Ariana Grande put down substantial real-estate roots in Los Angeles this month when she shelled out $13.7 million for a three-level, spec-built leviathan in the Hills near Sunset. Ms. Grande’s new home […]
Read MoreWhen Do I Need a Permit for a Remodeling Project?
While any new construction requires obtaining a building permit before construction can take place, there are also some other types of development projects that a permit is needed for, the primary of which is any large remodeling project that occurs on a home or commercial building. A remodeling project is any type of project that […]
Read MoreCrest Project Created by the Minds at Plus Development Featured in Architectural Digest
A Crest project, created by the minds at Plus Development and featured in Architectural Digest: The inimitable modernist architect Louis Kahn used to carry a small notebook he would fill with punctilious phrases such as “light and silence” or “the eternity of the spirit.” When these sentiments are read while confronted by his designs, an […]
Read MoreCrest Entitles Celebrated Modern Design in the Beverly Hills Flats
Crest entitles a luxurious residential property which was recently featured in the Los Angeles Times: Thin bands of wood siding and thick stone accents lend an organic feel to this modern residence in Beverly Hills. Designed for ease of living, it has retractable glass walls in the living room and kitchen that open to an […]
Read MorePenalties When Building Without a Permit
Constructing a building isn’t as straightforward as buying a parcel of land and starting construction immediately. In order to legally construct a building in Los Angeles, you will be required to obtain a building permit for the job. A building permit is an approval that you will need to receive from a government agency for […]
Read MoreCrest Obtains Permits & Manages Entitlements: Opening Up City Views Obstructed By Neighboring Landscaping
Crest obtains permits and manages entitlements for a $39MM Beverly Hills Spec House to open up city views obstructed by neighboring landscaping in the Trousdale Estates. From the WSJ article: The newly constructed house was developed by a group of investors led by local residents Lisa and Jonathan Bloch. The project is the first spec […]
Read MoreDo I Need a Permit for A Shed at Home?
A permit is a type of approval that you need to receive when constructing a new home or building an addition for an existing home. In Los Angeles, the LA Department of Building and Safety can provide you with the building permit that you require. Once they do, this permit will act as a legal […]
Read MoreCrest Real Estate Successful at Beverly Hills Planning Commission for new Multi-Family build on Complex Site
A duplex located a half-mile east of the Beverly Hills Civic Center could make way for a low-rise condo complex, according to a staff report to the Beverly Hills Planning Commission. The proposed development, slated for a triangle-shaped site at 457 N. Oakhurst Drive, was developed in the 1930s. Project applicant Diamond Shield Investments, LLC […]
Read MoreHow to Draw Building Plans for a Building Permit
Constructing any kind of building requires a significant amount of preparation and planning. While planning the job is important if you want to avoid making critical mistakes during the construction process, it’s also necessary in order for the building to be legal in the city of Los Angeles. Keep in mind that everything from constructing […]
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