MAY 2014
Initial demolition at 6000-6002 Barton Avenue. Owner builder!
OCTOBER 2014
Site improvements underway. Trenching for new underground power and water service upgrade to 1-1/2" pipe.
OCTOBER 2014
Existing conditions after site clearance. Original position of master electrical panel shown at rear of 6002 Barton Avenue. Permitted set used as vent block.
NOVEMBER 2014
New electrical conduits run between upgraded panel location at garage and remote units.
DECEMBER 2014
Supplemental foundation forms in place and interior demolition scope complete at 6000-6002 Barton Avenue.
DECEMBER 2014
Formwork for supplemental foundation. Hand tied rebar.
JANUARY 2015
Existing conditions at Barton Avenue entry.
JANUARY 2015
View of intersection at El Centro and Barton Avenues. Window positions reflect un-permitted work during 2004 renovation.
JANUARY 2015
Structural reinforcement and new window framing at Barton Avenue.
JANUARY 2015
Ceiling joist removal and temporary shoring at future master bedroom location in 6002 Barton Avenue.
FEBRUARY 2015
No turf too small.
FEBRUARY 2015
Rough plumbing ready for inspection at 6000-6002 Barton Avenue.
MARCH 2015
Trenching for new block wall at west property line.
MARCH 2015
Demolition begins at 921 North El Centro Avenue. Second interior remodel permit.
MARCH 2015
You've got mail!
APRIL 2015
Window installation at 6000 Barton Avenue.
APRIL 2015
Skylights and structural reinforcement at Barton Avenue.
JULY 2015
View from 917 North El Centro Avenue of sheathing and window installation at 921 North El Centro.
JULY 2015
Demolition at 917 North El Centro Avenue. Third interior remodel permit.
JULY 2015
Demolition underway at 917-919 North El Centro Avenue.
JULY 2015
Demolition complete at 919 North El Centro Avenue.
JULY 2015
View of garage at alley showing temporary shoring and existing vegetation at future rear entry gate.
JULY 2015
Temporary shoring and slab demolition at garage.
AUGUST 2015
Site clearance and preparation for new slab pour at garage.
AUGUST 2015
Rebar at garage slab.
AUGUST 2015
Pour day.
AUGUST 2015
Slab complete and moment frame installed as seismic retrofit for 917-919 North El Centro Avenue. Future evidence for LADBS!
AUGUST 2015
HVAC installation underway at 6002 Barton Avenue.
AUGUST 2015
Sheathing complete at Barton Avenue.
AUGUST 2015
Dumpster ready for removal of giant fig tree at 921 North El Centro.
OCTOBER 2015
All windows and most doors installed on property. Bath fixtures ready for install.
OCTOBER 2015
Waterproofing and lath ahead of stucco.
OCTOBER 2015
Underlayment complete at Barton Avenue.
OCTOBER 2015
El Centro facade showing reverse color palette. Dark walls, white trim.
NOVEMBER 2015
View of intersection at Barton and El Centro Avenues day before stucco scratch coat.
DECEMBER 2015
Grey, grey, grey.
DECEMBER 2015
Ready for start of site and landscape contract.
JANUARY 2016
Trim painting.
JANUARY 2016
Stair at 917 North El Centro Avenue ready for rebuild.
JANUARY 2016
View of updated roof.
FEBRUARY 2016
Flatwork forms underway.
FEBRUARY 2016
Some minor adjustments to the design.
FEBRUARY 2016
Future pocket garden between 919 and 921 North El Centro Avenue.
FEBRUARY 2016
Walkway pour.
FEBRUARY 2016
Ready for landscape install.
FEBRUARY 2016
Jose getting busy with the mini backhoe.
FEBRUARY 2016
FEBRUARY 2016
48" box olive trees being lifted into position. Unofficial road closure.
FEBRUARY 2016
More fun with heavy machinery.
FEBRUARY 2016
El Centro facade showing new olive trees.
MARCH 2016
6000 Barton Avenue showing new Crape Myrtle trees and guava bushes. Temporary copper drain pipe in place for hot water heater inspection.
MARCH 2016
Cara Cara orange trees in bloom. Tile goes in at Barton Avenue entry.
MARCH 2016
First day electrified.
MARCH 2016
Fence complete and plantation shutters installed. Ready for move-in.
MARCH 2016
First night for site lights.
APRIL 2016
Turf stone permeable pavers in and outdoor furniture installed.
APRIL 2016
Vines planted along block wall at west property line.
APRIL 2016
Child labor.
APRIL 2016
Supplemental gates installed at facade line on El Centro.
APRIL 2016
Hollywood Firewood!
MAY 2016
Parkway landscaping complete.
MAY 2016
String lights and fire pit. Now that's living in LA.
MAY 2016
Party time.
JULY 2016
That was fun.