#Building And Construction In Encino Los Angeles

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econstruct Inc.

General Construction Service

We are Los Angeles' premier contractors specializing in restaurant builds across neighborhoods like Santa Monica, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Westwood. With 20+ years of experience in commercial, residential, and industrial projects, our award-winning team handles every detail from concept to completion. Whether you envision an upscale Encino bistro, Sherman Oaks office renovation, or Woodland Hills factory addition, we have the technical skills to flawlessly execute your construction vision. Our full services include design, budgeting, permitting, project management, and compliance. For stunning restaurants, homes, offices, or facilities in LA, trust the experts at econstruct Inc. Contact us today!

Business Hours: Mon - Fri: 9AM - 4PM

Payment Methods: Visa, Mastercard, Bank Transfer

Year Establish: 2011

Contact Name: Frank Neimroozi

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Address: 4000 MacArthur Blvd suite 600, Newport Beach, CA, USA 92660

Phone: +1 310-740-9999

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Transform Your Home with MVP Remodelling Inc.: Top-Notch Kitchen Remodelling Services

We’re dedicated to turning your house into your dream home. With decades of experience and a commitment to excellence, your satisfaction is our top priority. Specializing in kitchen remodeling services in Encino, Los Angeles, we pride ourselves on delivering top-quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service. Here’s what sets us apart and why you should consider us for your next kitchen renovation project.

Unmatched Expertise and Experience

Our team at MVP Remodeling Inc. brings decades of experience to every project, ensuring that your kitchen remodel is executed with precision and care. We understand that the kitchen is the heart of your home, and our expert craftsmen are skilled in transforming this vital space into a functional, beautiful, and inviting area. Whether you’re looking for a modern update, a traditional aesthetic, or something uniquely you, our experienced designers and builders can bring your vision to life.

Comprehensive Kitchen Remodeling Services

We offer a comprehensive range of kitchen remodeling services to meet your needs. Our services include:

Custom Cabinetry: High-quality, custom-built cabinets designed to maximize storage and enhance the overall look of your kitchen.

Countertop Installation: A wide selection of materials, including granite, quartz, marble, and more, to create stunning and durable countertops.

Flooring Solutions: Expert installation of various flooring options such as hardwood, tile, and laminate to complement your kitchen design.

Lighting and Electrical Upgrades: Modern lighting solutions and electrical upgrades to ensure your kitchen is well-lit and energy-efficient.

Appliance Installation: Professional installation of state-of-the-art kitchen appliances to enhance functionality and efficiency.

Plumbing and Fixtures: Upgraded plumbing systems and stylish fixtures to improve the usability and aesthetics of your kitchen.

Personalized Design Approach

We believe that every kitchen should be as unique as the homeowner. That’s why we take a personalized approach to each project, working closely with you to understand your needs, preferences, and lifestyle. Our talented designers create customized plans that reflect your style and make the best use of your space. From the initial consultation to the final touches, we ensure that every detail is tailored to your specifications.

Commitment to Quality and Excellence

Quality is at the core of everything we do at MVP Remodeling Inc. We use only the finest materials and employ industry-leading techniques to ensure your kitchen remodel is built to last. Our team is committed to excellence, taking pride in delivering superior craftsmanship and outstanding results on every project. We stand behind our work, offering warranties to give you peace of mind and confidence in your investment.

Stress-Free Remodeling Experience

We understand that remodeling your kitchen can be a daunting task. That’s why we strive to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible. Our team handles every aspect of the project, from design and planning to construction and cleanup, ensuring a seamless experience for you. We maintain clear communication throughout the project, keeping you informed and involved every step of the way.

Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed

At MVP Remodeling Inc., your satisfaction is our top priority. We are dedicated to exceeding your expectations and delivering a kitchen that you’ll love for years to come. Our commitment to customer satisfaction is reflected in the positive feedback and referrals we receive from our clients. We take pride in building lasting relationships and earning your trust through our exceptional service and results.

Why Choose MVP Remodeling Inc.?

Choosing MVP Remodeling Inc. means choosing a company that values quality, integrity, and customer satisfaction. Our reputation for excellence in kitchen remodeling services in Encino, Los Angeles, is built on our dedication to delivering outstanding results and a positive remodeling experience. When you choose us, you’re choosing a team that is passionate about turning your dream kitchen into a reality.

Transform your kitchen with MVP Remodeling Inc. and experience the difference that comes with working with a company committed to excellence. Contact us today to schedule your consultation and take the first step toward creating the kitchen of your dreams.

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S. JON KREEDMAN & CO. (Photo taken by me in Beverly Hills on December 28, 2022).

Kreedman was born in 1921. He was “a carpenter from Detroit who had become a major developer in Southern California. [He] had learned construction as a teenager from his father and settled in Los Angeles” in 1941 (Pawel, Miriam. The Browns of California: The Family Dynasty that Transformed a State and Shaped a Nation, Bloomsbury Publishing USA, 2018). Before serving in the military during World War II, he built homes for a year and after worked his way up in the trade, starting S. Jon Kreedman & Co. in 1948 and registering their articles of incorporation on April 1, 1948, the corporation being inactive currently. Their address was 9601 Wilshire Blvd., Rm. #340, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Kreedman was the President and James P Garity was the ‘Agent’ (bizstanding.com).

According to J. Marx Ayres’s autobiography, Kreedman “started with small office buildings and grew into developing large buildings along Wilshire Blvd.” Ayres worked with Kreedman as a mechanical engineer “on six high-rise office buildings including the 30-story ‘One Wilshire’ building at Grand Ave.” (Ayres, J. Marx. Red Diaper Baby Mid-Life Transitions: An Autobiography of J. Marx Ayres, 1946-2011, Trafford Publishing, 2012). He often purchased land for his projects and leased the units before he even began construction (Oliver, Myrna. ”S. Jon Kreedman; Real Estate Developer.” Los Angeles Times, November 8, 1999).

In 1956, he built a 171-unit complex, which were the first skyscraper apartments in Beverly Hills (LA Times).

In 1958, they were listed in a Directory of Arizona Contractors (Arizona Registrar of Contractors), though with their Beverly Hills, CA address of 9350 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 412, Beverly Hills, CA (17215). The above photo is of a drawing for a “six-story office building for Canon Drive and Clifton Way, Beverly Hills -- Two parking levels to be included in $750,000 concrete structure” from the Examiner, dated March 23, 1959 (USCLibraries).

The following year, Fortune magazine named him one of the 100 largest builders in the country. He built 9171 Wilshire Blvd. in that same year, as listed in the City of Beverly Hills Planning Division Cultural Heritage Commission Report from 2019. He also worked on Redondo Beach, California’s Plush Horse Inn and Encino Medical Sqaure (no longer exists). The Plush Horse Inn has an interesting history which you can read about at the South Bay History blog. The building has been significantly remodeled as is now a branch of Bristol Farms since 2000.

Around the same time he worked on the Central Lanai & Carribean (sic) apartment complexes in Phoenix, Arizona. Undated records have him being involved with a six-unit apartment building at 442 S. Oakhurst Dr. in Beverly Hills, a 13-unit apartment building at 234 S. Hamilton Dr. in Beverly Hills, a 30-unit apartment building at 120 S. Crescent Dr. in Beverly Hills (by this is probably where I took the above photo), and a 16-unit apartment building at 5210 Romaine St. in Los Angeles. (Online Archive of California Finding Aid for the Samuel Reisbord papers, 1923-circa 1976.)

He was builder and owner of the 10-story United California Bank building at Camden Dr. and Wilshire Blvd. in Beverly Hills, CA in the early 1960s. There was a cave-in at the construction site, which Kreedman attributed to a broken water main (not sure how to cite a description of a photo but it’s from the description of order number 00103219 in TESSA Digital Collections of the Los Angeles Public Library).

In 1961, California’s Governor Pat Brown appointed him to the Advisory Commission on Housing Problems (Wikipedia).

By 1962, “he controlled US $50 million of real estate” (Wikipedia) and “Kreedman Realty & Construction Corp., 9350 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hilla, Calif., filed a regislration statement (File 2-20263) with the SEC seeking registration of $5,000,000 of convertible subordinated debentures due 1982 and 200,000 shares of common stock, to be offered for public sale in units consisting of $25 of debentures and one common share. A major portion of the net proceeds from this financing will be used to repay current indebtedness incurred or to be incurred in connection with the company's construction of the United California Bank Building, Beverly Hills, and the Crenshaw Medical Arts Centre, Los Angeles” (SEC News Digest, 04-20-1962).

He placed ads in the Directory of Members, Los Angeles County medical Association, 1961 and the California Yearbook, Volume 2, Issue 1, Democratic State Central Committee of California, 1963. Unfortunately, also in 1963, his wife, Thelma, filed for divorce claiming “extreme cruelty” (Independent, pg. 2, Long Beach, California, July 26, 1963).

From 1963-1983, Kreedman also served as chairman of the American City Bank, which he had also founded. It was the LA area’s largest independent bank at one time, with seven branches in Southern California (Wikipedia), but ended with Kreedman losing his initial investment when it was shut down by the State Banking Department for exhausting “its resources due to substantial loan and operating losses” and was acquired by United Overseas Bank (UPI Archives, February 25, 1983).

“In 1967, the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration invited [him] to lecture on his entrepreneur role in helping to finance and build modern Southern California” (LA Times). According to Wikipedia, he had also been invited to give a lecture about the construction industry at UCLA in 1960.

In 1970, he refurbished the Alexandria Hotel (1905), which he had purchased in 1961, in downtown Los Angeles.

In 1973, his conversion of Century Towers to condominiums was one of the first in the city of Los Angeles and it’s largest luxury condominium property. Karen Carpenter purchased two of the condos and combined them into a duplex for herself in 1976 (The Century Towers - Wikipedia).

In 1979, Governor Jerry Brown appointed Kreedman to the board of directors of the state Public Employees Retirement System. By then, he was already known as a philanthropist “and supporter of Democratic political causes, having campaigned for the 1969 re-election of Mayor Sam Yorty in Los Angeles and serving as co-chairman of Brown’s 1973 campaign for CA governor. Kreedman’s charities included the Variety Club of Southern California and its work with handicapped and underprivileged children, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, the City of Hope cancer research and treatment center, Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Israel Bonds Organization. He was also a board member of the Los Angeles city employees retirement system” (LA Times) and collected vintage cars (Wikipedia).

He died at age 78 after a long illness on November 5, 1999 in Los Angeles. He was survived by his wife, Marlene; daughter, Barbara; and a son, Dale (LA Times).

His wife was featured in the Beverly Hills Courier’s April 12, 2012 issue.

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Building And Construction In Encino, Los Angeles

In simple terms, building and construction are used interchangeably. However, in the construction field, they are not the same thing. Construction deals with large-scale projects, including constructing a bridge/road. The term construction is broad and doesn't have to do with buildings alone but any other form of construction. On the other hand, building refers to manufacturing a building like commercial buildings, business ventures or companies, private property like a home,etc. https://abfbuilders.com/

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About Dreamcatcher Remodeling

Dreamcatcher Remodeling is a family owned company serving Southern California including the following counties: Los Angeles, Ventura, Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange and the Antelope Valley. We specialize in kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, hardscaping and landscaping, room additions, interior and exterior paint, roofing, windows, doors, flooring, heating, air conditioning and really anything that involves any type of design and planing including permit services. Our team is experienced and can assist in all aspects of your desired project. We are very comfortable and experienced performing large scale projects so no matter what you are looking for, we can help.

Offered Services

Bathroom Remodeling, Carport Installation, Composition Roofing, Concrete Flooring, Concrete Repair, Countertop Installation, Crown Molding Installation, Custom Homes, Deck Repair, Demolition, Drywall Installation, Earthquake Retrofitting, Energy-Efficient Homes, Flooring Installation, Foundation Repair, Garage Building, General Contracting, Green Building, Home Additions, Home Extensions, Home Remodeling, Insulation Installation, Kitchen Remodeling, Laminate Flooring Installation, Lighting Installation, Masonry, Metal Roofing, Outdoor Kitchen Construction, Pool House Design & Construction, Porch Design & Construction, Roof Flashing Installation, Roof Installation, Roof Repair, Roof Replacement, Roof Waterproofing, Rubber Roofing, Shower Installation, Skylight Installation, Sliding Door Installation, Stone Installation, Structural Engineering, Stucco Installation, Stucco Repair, Tile Installation, Tile Roofing, Torch Down Roofing, Water Heater Installation, Waterproofing, Window Installation, Wood Floor Installation

Serving Areas

Alondra Park, Bel Air, Beverly Hills, Brentwood Los Angeles, Calabasas, Culver City, El Segundo, Encino, Gardena, Hawthorne, Hidden Hills, Hollywood, Inglewood, Lawndale, Los Angeles, Manhattan Beach, Marina Del Rey, North Hollywood, Pacific Palisades, Playa Del Rey, Playa Vista, Santa Monica, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Tarzana, Toluca Lake, Topanga, Universal City, Van Nuys, Venice, View Park-Windsor Hills, West Hollywood, Woodland Hills

Address:

Dreamcatcher Remodeling

13743 Ventura Blvd. Suite 280

Sherman Oaks CA 91423

Phone: 800 674 3326

Email: contact@dreamcatcherclub.com

Web: https://www.dreamcatcherclub.com

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About Dreamcatcher Remodeling

Dreamcatcher Remodeling is a family owned company serving Southern California including the following counties: Los Angeles, Ventura, Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange and the Antelope Valley. We specialize in kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, hardscaping and landscaping, room additions, interior and exterior paint, roofing, windows, doors, flooring, heating, air conditioning and really anything that involves any type of design and planing including permit services. Our team is experienced and can assist in all aspects of your desired project. We are very comfortable and experienced performing large scale projects so no matter what you are looking for, we can help.

Offered Services

Bathroom Remodeling, Carport Installation, Composition Roofing, Concrete Flooring, Concrete Repair, Countertop Installation, Crown Molding Installation, Custom Homes, Deck Repair, Demolition, Drywall Installation, Earthquake Retrofitting, Energy-Efficient Homes, Flooring Installation, Foundation Repair, Garage Building, General Contracting, Green Building, Home Additions, Home Extensions, Home Remodeling, Insulation Installation, Kitchen Remodeling, Laminate Flooring Installation, Lighting Installation, Masonry, Metal Roofing, Outdoor Kitchen Construction, Pool House Design & Construction, Porch Design & Construction, Roof Flashing Installation, Roof Installation, Roof Repair, Roof Replacement, Roof Waterproofing, Rubber Roofing, Shower Installation, Skylight Installation, Sliding Door Installation, Stone Installation, Structural Engineering, Stucco Installation, Stucco Repair, Tile Installation, Tile Roofing, Torch Down Roofing, Water Heater Installation, Waterproofing, Window Installation, Wood Floor Installation

Serving Areas

Alondra Park, Bel Air, Beverly Hills, Brentwood Los Angeles, Calabasas, Culver City, El Segundo, Encino, Gardena, Hawthorne, Hidden Hills, Hollywood, Inglewood, Lawndale, Los Angeles, Manhattan Beach, Marina Del Rey, North Hollywood, Pacific Palisades, Playa Del Rey, Playa Vista, Santa Monica, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Tarzana, Toluca Lake, Topanga, Universal City, Van Nuys, Venice, View Park-Windsor Hills, West Hollywood, Woodland Hills

Address:

Dreamcatcher Remodeling

13743 Ventura Blvd. Suite 280

Sherman Oaks CA 91423

Phone: 800 674 3326

Email: contact@dreamcatcherclub.com

Web: https://www.dreamcatcherclub.com

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Waterproofing in Encino – Do You Need It for Your Bathroom?

Waterproofing a bathroom may not be on your list of things when you renovate your house. However, ensuring that there’s no moisture penetration in your home’s structure is vital. Call our waterproofing Encino branch to assess whether or not your bathroom needs it. This project will protect the walls and subfloor of your house by applying a waterproof membrane. The process involves three steps. The first one is to prepare the surface to ensure that the junctions don’t have any gaps. The second step is the application of a bond breaker. After that, two coats will be applied before installing the tiles in the bathroom. Waterproofing in Encino is Mostly a Time Issue When you renovate your house, including your bathroom, it won’t get done in seven days. The reason many homeowners get waterproofing the bathroom wrong is that they rush into things. They want it to be done in 7 days. Keep in mind that you need to dry it up first. Drying times will depend on the product used. Some products can take longer to dry. Does It Need a Building Permit? Any renovation that needs waterproofing may require a building permit. However, your chosen contractor will process it for you. Once you have the permit, you must clean and vacuum the area thoroughly. Can You Waterproof Your Bathroom Yourself? You can do it yourself. But do you know how? Of course, there are YouTube videos that will teach you the step-by-step process of how to waterproof a bathroom. But do yourself a favor, just hire a licensed contractor to do the job for you. In that way, if it leaks, the contractor will fix it for you. And since it may need a permit, you need to use a licensed professional. How Much Does It Cost? It can cost between $500 and $650 per bathroom. However, if your bathroom is quite bigger, you’ll need to spend more. On the other hand, you’ll get a cheaper rate if the project includes more than one bathroom. To get the best rate, you must contact a reliable waterproofing company, like LARC, Inc. LARC, Inc. offers various waterproofing services, from your leaking roof to waterproofing your bathroom. Waterproofing is a vital part of any renovation project. It protects your building. As you waterproof your house, you’re adding another layer of protection to it. And if you are just building a house, make sure that you consider waterproofing your bathroom. If you wish to avoid expensive setbacks, make sure that you work with a licensed professional. The professional will get the appropriate permits on your behalf. Why Hire LARC, Inc? Los Angeles Retrofit and Construction, Inc (LARC) is the best waterproofing company in Encino. We offer high-quality renovating and construction. If you wish to know our latest projects, you may visit our showroom. If you hire our team, you can be sure that your waterproofing projects will be completed quickly. This type of task is not DIY. Call our licensed professionals to inquire about waterproofing Encino services (818) 629-0923.

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Creative office craze continues with plans for new Santa Monica project

The project is being developed by an entity linked to an Encino-based entertainment law firm

Gettleson, Witzer and O’Connor Managing Executive Randal O’Connor and a rendering of the project

Creative offices are still having their moment in Los Angeles with another planned in Santa Monica.

The city is reviewing a proposal for a 26,300-square-foot contemporary industrial design from an Encino-based entity at 1643-1651 Euclid Street, according to Urbanize.

The developer on the books is Untold Sums, managed by members of the Encino-based law firm Gettleson, Witzer & O’Connor, state records show. The firm caters to the entertainment industry. The firm’s managing executive, Randal O’Connor, is listed as CEO of Untold Sums. Entertainment lawyers and agents often act as LLC officers on behalf of clients.

Untold Sums paid $12.5 million for the property last August, according to property records. The construction would include three levels over a 90-vehicle underground garage. If approved, the project would rise on what is now a parking lot of about a third of an acre. The design by 11kps and Loescher Meachem Architects has a curved “barrel” roof, large windows, and a brick and concrete facade.

The development site sits among other small-lot offices and industrial properties and is around the corner from an office development site Watt Companies sold last fall to Houston-based Friedkin Group for $51.3 million.

Watt entitled that property for a 30,200-square-foot office building. Friedkin Group plans to follow through with that plan and occupy the office itself. [Urbanize] — Dennis Lynch

Source: https://therealdeal.com/la/2019/07/16/creative-office-craze-continues-with-plans-for-new-santa-monica-project/

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Creative office craze continues with plans for new Santa Monica project

The project is being developed by an entity linked to an Encino-based entertainment law firm

Gettleson, Witzer and O’Connor Managing Executive Randal O’Connor and a rendering of the project

Creative offices are still having their moment in Los Angeles with another planned in Santa Monica.

The city is reviewing a proposal for a 26,300-square-foot contemporary industrial design from an Encino-based entity at 1643-1651 Euclid Street, according to Urbanize.

The developer on the books is Untold Sums, managed by members of the Encino-based law firm Gettleson, Witzer & O’Connor, state records show. The firm caters to the entertainment industry. The firm’s managing executive, Randal O’Connor, is listed as CEO of Untold Sums. Entertainment lawyers and agents often act as LLC officers on behalf of clients.

Untold Sums paid $12.5 million for the property last August, according to property records. The construction would include three levels over a 90-vehicle underground garage. If approved, the project would rise on what is now a parking lot of about a third of an acre. The design by 11kps and Loescher Meachem Architects has a curved “barrel” roof, large windows, and a brick and concrete facade.

The development site sits among other small-lot offices and industrial properties and is around the corner from an office development site Watt Companies sold last fall to Houston-based Friedkin Group for $51.3 million.

Watt entitled that property for a 30,200-square-foot office building. Friedkin Group plans to follow through with that plan and occupy the office itself. [Urbanize] — Dennis Lynch

Source: https://therealdeal.com/la/2019/07/16/creative-office-craze-continues-with-plans-for-new-santa-monica-project/

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$2.9 Million Homes in California

Burlingame | $2.898 Million

A cedar-shingled 1916 cottage with three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms

Burlingame, a city in San Mateo County, between San Francisco and Palo Alto, has a population of about 28,000 and a median home sale price of $1.95 million. This Arts and Crafts house is in Burlingame Park, a historic neighborhood a few blocks from the center of one of the city’s two retail districts. There, you’ll find restaurants, boutiques, the Copenhagen Bakery and an Apple store.

Size: 2,180 square feet

Price per square foot: $1,329

Indoors: The single-level house was renovated by a previous owner and includes a recently upgraded kitchen and bathrooms. (The current owner bought the property less than six years ago.)

A central foyer with oak floors and a vintage brass pendant light opens, though windowed pocket doors, into a living room with extensive millwork and built-ins. The wood-burning brick fireplace is flanked by square, glass-fronted bookshelves, each with an adjacent window seat. The large dining room, entered from the foyer through a second set of pocket doors, has another wall of Mission-style cabinetry.

The kitchen includes white wood cabinets with marble countertops, a white bead-board wainscot and a butcher-block work area with seating placed against a wall, to make efficient use of the narrow space. The gas range is Thermador, the dishwasher Bosch and the refrigerator Sub-Zero.

Off the dining room is an office with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and a built-in corner desk and upper cabinets.

A windowed door with milk-glass panes opens to the large master suite. The master bathroom was finished with marble surfaces, a roomy tub with an integrated shower and a toilet closet. Two guest bedrooms share a bathroom faced in white subway tile, with a combined tub and shower. There is also a powder room.

A pocket door in the kitchen offers access to a carpeted, finished basement with recessed and natural light.

Outdoor space: The house occupies a corner lot with lawns and hedges and is wrapped by a white picket fence. The front door is tucked under the roof of an elevated front porch. French doors in the kitchen open to a large rear deck. Parking is in a detached one-car garage and an off-street paved area with an electric vehicle charger.

Ojai | $2.882 Million

A midcentury-modern house built in 1960, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, on a 0.75-acre lot with a swimming pool and studio outbuilding

This property is in East Ojai, two blocks north of Grand Avenue. It is surrounded by large citrus and olive ranches, and has the feeling of Tuscany, with bigger mountains. It is four miles east of the Ojai Valley Inn and Spa, a 250-acre resort that is a centerpiece of this city of 7,500, which is known for its outstanding beauty and prohibition of chain stores. Downtown Los Angeles is 80 miles southeast, and Santa Barbara is 36 miles west.

Size: 1,600 square feet

Price per square foot: $1,801

Indoors: The home was bought four years ago and brought back from a ruinous state. Original features, including sections of its redwood siding, were restored or given period replacements.

A wood-faced foyer leads to a combined living-and-dining room, where glass spans the distance between a ceramic-tile floor and a beamed, slatted ceiling, and the redwood walls have an artful, patchwork look. A large tile fireplace is fronted by a custom wrought-iron screen that swings open like a gate. (The artisan who created it also designed the iron gates that admit cars and pedestrians to the property.)

The renovated kitchen is long and lean, with white cabinetry, dark countertops, floating stainless steel shelves and high-end appliances, including a Viking range.

The three bedrooms all have slatted redwood ceilings, paneled walls, tiled floors and expansive windows. The en suite master bathroom includes a walk-in subway-tiled shower; the guest bathroom has a combined shower and tub.

There is a separate studio building with a room for lounging or working, and a sink and counter area off to the side.

Outdoor space: The professionally landscaped property has lush greenery and multiple patios; one includes an outdoor grill built in rough stone near the recently built swimming pool, while another overlooks a koi pond to the side.

Taxes: $36,025 (estimated)

Contact: Sharon MaHarry, MaHarry & Cadenasso Real Estate Team, 805-766-7889; 805properties.com

Los Angeles | $2.8735 Million

A modernist house built in 1961, with four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms, on a 0.42-acre lot with a swimming pool

The renowned Austrian-American architect Richard Neutra designed this one-story home in the Encino district of Los Angeles for a physician and his wife. It has remained in the same family ever since, along with extensive correspondence and transaction records related to its construction.

The house faces north, with views of the San Gabriel Mountains. It is a mile and a half above Ventura Boulevard, which is lined with chain stores and other businesses. Los Encinos State Historic Park is about two miles north, and Westridge-Canyonback Wilderness Park and Mulholland Drive are the same distance south. Downtown Los Angeles is 20 miles southeast. The Van Nuys Airport, which is popular with private jet owners, is six miles north.

Size: 2,676 square feet

Price per square foot: $1,074

Indoors: Passing through a glassed-in front atrium space with plantings, and a red double front door, you enter a freshly painted and carpeted area that extends the width of the house, with a transparent back wall overlooking the pool and distant mountains.

At one end is a living room with a floating fireplace along a side wall. A sliding partition that runs along a ceiling track closes off the living room from the adjacent dining area, and a second partition separates the dining room from the kitchen on the other side.

The kitchen includes ash cabinetry with hardware that is original and tile countertops that are not, and a retractable shade to block sunlight streaming through the rear wall of glass. A third sliding partition divides the kitchen from the room beyond it — a den with wood paneling and built-in floating shelves.

To the right of the entrance is a hallway leading to the three bedrooms. The master suite, which looks out to the pool, has wraparound glass walls and a private outdoor patio and putting green. The master bathroom includes double sinks and a sunken Roman tub with a shower head; the period-appropriate linoleum flooring is new.

Two guest bedrooms share the hall bathroom in between, which has a sunken bathtub and separate dressing room with a long vanity. A fourth bedroom behind the den looks out to the front atrium and is staged as an office. It has access to a bathroom with a shower; this room also opens to the pool area. A niche with washer-and-dryer hookups is here, as well.

Outdoor space: The almost-half-acre lot is large and level for the neighborhood, with extraordinary views. If the property were bought by a developer and this historic home were torn down, as is happening frequently in the hot Los Angeles real estate market, it would be a veritable crime. Parking, for two cars, is in an attached carport.

Taxes: $35,919 (estimated)

Contact: Andrew Manning, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services California Properties, 818-522-3972; bhhscalifornia.com

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Hyperallergic: Required Reading

Photographer Bernhard Langby captures aerial views of fish farms and they’re visually impressive. More images on Colossal. (via Colossal)

The fascinating story of how a Russian spy stole a Dutch painting that was only recently returned to a German museum:

The story behind the work, which was originally part of the collection of the Suermondt Ludwig Museum in Aachen and then went missing for 75 years, is fit for Hollywood. Now, van den Brink has brought the painting back from New York and, as of Monday, it is available to be viewed by the public in the museum’s so-called Fireside Room.

Van den Brink estimates the painting’s present value at 4 million euros (over $4.5 million). Balthasar van der Ast was among the best-known still life painters of the 17th century. Flower paintings were en vogue at the time – particularly those depicting exotic flowers and exclusive imports such as the Chinese Wan-Li vase seen in the van der Ast.

An interesting piece in the LA Times discusses how gentrification is killing LA neighborhoods and it uses Abbot Kinney in Venice Beach as an example:

Developers and new buyers with little regard for Oakwood’s place in Los Angeles history have erected massive, lot line-to-lot line boxes, some quite industrial looking, that tower over traditional single-story homes. Streets are narrow. Traffic and parking are a mess.

“You could substitute the word ‘Venice’ with Boyle Heights, Studio City, Encino, Mar Vista, Larchmont, Los Feliz, the downtown Arts District,” said Dan Rosenfeld, a thoughtful urban planner who has also worked as a developer. “The world changes. I don’t think you can freeze the environment.”

Otherwise, he said, you end up with museum cities, like Venice, Italy, or Florence. “And that’s not our future.”

Venice, Calif., he said, is a unique planning challenge. “It has some of the most beautiful beachfront anywhere, a creative character on the boardwalk, older buildings and canals that make it absolutely unique. If you took off restrictions, it would look like Hong Kong.”

Because developers.

This NatGeo feature on hummingbirds is gorgeous.

You can now ‘visit’ the International Space Station using Google Streetview:

This “floating” bird is one of the most impressive ‘tricks’ I’ve seen online in a while (the trick here is that the flapping wings are corresponding to the shutter speed of the camera so we don’t see the wings flap):

The story of New York City’s first modernist house (it was built in 1936):

The townhouse was not an entirely new construction, but rather a complete overhaul of and addition to a pre-Civil War brownstone. It employed the first use of glass block in the city. Along with the casement ribbon windows, these balance the heavy gray stucco facade, creating a rhythmic pattern of solids and voids. The facade lacks any ornamentation, letting the geometry and large planar surfaces evoke a feeling of modernity and express the separate functions of living and working. Though this may appear simple in design, it is actually “the result of the sophisticated analysis of proportional relationships–the precise balancing of solids and voids– and the avoidance of any non-functional, superfluous detail,” according to the Landmarks Preservation Commission.

Dezeen shares great images of Studio Padron’s new secluded library in the woods of New York state and it is a bibliophile’s dream come true:

These maps illustrate that Americans are of two mind when it comes to climate change, and most don’t think it will impact them:

Perhaps the worst wax sculpture likeness we’ve seen in a while?

Why does this Beyoncé wax figure look like Lindsay Lohan if she were an Instagram model http://pic.twitter.com/K1wjhiy26E

— Horace (@yasgawdmama) July 19, 2017

One of the best newspaper corrections ever:

We're deadly serious about accuracy at @courierjournal. http://pic.twitter.com/t3xDKVcWRq

— Joel Christopher (@j_christo) July 20, 2017

Needless to say this is Florida:

Florida man pissed that AT&T trucks are working outside his house shoots out their tires because Florida https://t.co/49qTisyEXW http://pic.twitter.com/6gSuaPqPCL

— Billy Corben (@BillyCorben) July 20, 2017

Just a reminder to aspire to do more, and in case you need some inspiration:

Outstanding photograph, taken by Eko Adiyanto in his garden in Indonesia. An ant takes a dead bee home. http://pic.twitter.com/T00dqlbv6z

— SimonNRicketts (@SimonNRicketts) July 19, 2017

Required Reading is published every Sunday morning ET, and is comprised of a short list of art-related links to long-form articles, videos, blog posts, or photo essays worth a second look.

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LA Retrofit Answers: The Permits You Need to Build A House in Los Angeles

When embarking on a building project, many aspirant homeowners might be faced with challenging red tape. Most of these problems rely greatly on obtaining building permits right before the project is started. Also, as time goes on, an inspector will be visiting your site frequently to assess whether you are building in a compliant. That indicates the importance of getting a contractor who complies with local regulations and laws. Before you start planning your project in more detail, what building permits are required, and what is needed to obtain them? Residential building permit When you are starting a building project, it is imperative to visit your local authorities to determine what type of compliance is needed. After getting all of that information, an inspector will frequently visit the site and check if everything is going according to plan. For example, in some areas, natural disaster contingencies are required. In that case, you will hire an earthquake retrofit company to help secure the building’s structure. Doing commercial remodeling or related tasks such as office remodeling requires a different kind of permit. To avoid facing major setbacks after breaking the ground, ensure that you get the appropriate permit. Even if you are remodeling an old home to office space, follow up a commercial remodeling permit. What if you need to remodel? As professional Los Angeles earthquake retrofitting service providers, we have witnessed many remodeling projects than we can count. On residential remodeling construction in Los Angeles, the only constant we have seen is that each project is assessed by its merits. However, minor renovations or changes do not need a building permit. If you will be redoing your roof, demolishing a wall, changing the piping system, converting a room, or adding walls, it is important to get a building permit. Documentation you need to prepare You need to submit a few documents to get your building permit approved, which might include title deeds and supporting documents. Those documents include detailed drawings of alterations you want to make. You can ask a Los Angeles retrofit service provider to make a technical drawing that will be submitted when applying for the building permit. We are the best Encino retrofit and construction firm and if you need any technical drawings for projects, we’ll do our best to arrange them. Average price to acquire a building permit After getting a Los Angeles retrofit and construction company on board and getting all drawings and other supporting documents, it is time to work on your budget. The first set of costs you are likely to incur is obtaining a building permit. These costs can average around $1,200 in LA, depending on where you are and the scope of the project. Get a retrofit company that complies with local and state laws We are the best Encino retrofit and construction firm that deals with new constructions and remodels. If you hope for high-quality remodeling and construction in Encino, call us on 818-629-0923 and visit our showroom to see what we have to offer.