BEVERLY GROVE CUSTOM HOME BUILDER & GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Built With Intention. Flat Blocks, Fitted Homes.
BEVERLY GROVE HOMES ARE BUILT DIFFERENTLY
Heart Construction is a general contractor serving Beverly Grove, specializing in custom homes, full renovations, and restorations of 1920s Period Revival houses. We work with homeowners, architects, engineers and designers through organized pre-construction, transparent budgeting and steady execution.
Beverly Grove wrote LA's strictest floor-area rule itself.
The Beverly Grove Residential Floor Area District caps how much total floor area a single-family lot can carry, with limited bonuses above the base. LADBS enforces it, and every building on the parcel counts toward the number.
North Beverly Grove follows its own R1 Variation Zone, and a century-old house may hide failing sewer or wiring. LADBS plan-check backlogs make sequencing matter, so we verify zoning first.
We guide the process so decisions feel informed, not reactive, and so your project fits its lot and its street.
From Spanish and Tudor restorations near the Third Street District to garage-conversion ADUs and right-sized new builds, we bring the same structure and discipline we apply across the Central LA and every project in Los Angeles.
RECENT PROJECTS
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![Malibu Pier home interior featuring a warm modern living space with built-in seating, layered textures, custom wood furniture, and an open layout flowing into a minimalist kitchen, showcasing Heart Construction’s intentional coastal design.]()
MALIBU PIER
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![Pacific Palisades ocean-view backyard with custom pool, palm trees, lounge seating, and manicured lawn overlooking the Pacific coastline.]()
MALIBU
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![Marina del Rey home interior with warm modern design featuring a natural wood dining table, sculptural pendant lighting, plaster walls, and an open kitchen with custom cabinetry, showcasing Heart Construction’s intentional coastal craftsmanship.]()
MARINA DEL REY
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![Open-concept living room in a Hollywood Hills home remodel with folding glass walls, custom built-ins, soft neutral furnishings, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow overlooking canyon views, showcasing Heart Construction’s warm modern design.]()
HOLLYWOOD HILLS
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![Pacific Palisades luxury bathroom with freestanding soaking tub, marble walk-in shower, herringbone tile walls, and sculptural glass chandelier framed by natural light and greenery views.]()
BRENTWOOD
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![Pacific Palisades modern custom home with smooth stucco façade, black-framed windows, vertical wood garage door, and drought-tolerant landscaping.]()
MAR VISTA
OUR REMODELING SERVICES
At Heart Construction, we specialize in creating thoughtfully designed homes that reflect the way you live. From custom ground-up builds to full-scale renovations and refined living spaces, we guide every project with craftsmanship, clarity and care for homeowners in Carthay, Arlington Heights, Chinatown and beyond.
OUR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY BEVERLY GROVE PROCESS
PLAN
First a Strategic Visioning Session: A conversation about your goals, budget and timeline, and a frank read on what your site will allow. Complimentary.
TEAM
Second we assemble the architect, structural and geotechnical engineers, civil engineer, biologist and designers your project needs — matched to your style and site's constraints.
CALL
Third a Professional Services Agreement and a small retainer begin feasibility, permitting strategy, design coordination and line-by-line budgeting.
PERMITS
We assemble and file the complete CDP and building-permit package, coordinate Fire and Environmental Health reviews, and lock scope, finishes and schedule before groundbreaking.
CONSTRUCTION
Milestone-based build. Change orders are priced and approved in writing before work begins. You get a weekly update every week — progress, decisions needed, what's next.
CLOSEOUT
Finally Walkthrough with Final inspections, punch list, documentation and warranty handover. Payments are tied to completed milestones, never arbitrary percentages.
After you contact us, Within one business day, Asaf will call to understand your property and goals. If it's a fit, we schedule a site visit. There's no obligation and no pressure — just a clear picture of what's possible.
What to Know Before
You Build in Beverly Grove
LADBS plan check sets the pace in Beverly Grove. Routine permits take 2–6 months; projects needing City Planning clearance, such as those in the floor-area district or the North Beverly Grove variation zone, run 6–12 months. Construction of a custom home typically takes 10–16 months. The lever that protects your schedule is a complete, zoning-verified submittal, with Title 24 energy and structural packages finished before it goes in, so correction cycles stay short.
What It Costs
Costs here reflect century-old systems replacement, tight-lot logistics on roughly 6,000 sq ft parcels, and finish expectations set by neighboring Beverly Hills. Custom homes typically run $550–$900+ per sq ft; whole-home renovations $375–$650+ per sq ft; detached ADUs $275,000–$500,000+; pools $120,000–$340,000+. Soft costs — design, zoning and floor-area studies, permits — are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Permits & Local Rules
LADBS issues permits, with City Planning clearance where the floor-area district or variation zone applies. The Beverly Grove floor-area district, the North Beverly Grove R1 Variation Zone and the citywide Baseline Mansionization Ordinance each set different limits, and the Wilshire and Hollywood Community Plans split the neighborhood. Floor-area limits shape design from the first sketch. We run the floor-area math, including exemptions, during feasibility, so design decisions are made with the constraints known.
Where We Build in Beverly Grove
Melrose, Third Street District, Burton Way, and the flat, gridded blocks between the Beverly Center and the Wilshire/Fairfax corner. Interior blocks inside the floor-area district carry the district's cap and verification of existing floor area, while North Beverly Grove blocks follow a variation-zone envelope and have seen more recent rebuilds. Not sure which rules apply to your parcel? A feasibility review answers that in two to four weeks.
Meet the Builders Behind Your Project
Asaf Bar-Hen — Co-Founder & Developer Asaf leads design and development from concept to completion. His background spans 15 years in hospitality design, seven years in renewable energy and energy-efficient building, and real-estate work across the U.S., Asia and Central America. He leads every first call and brings a sustainability lens to each project, from energy-efficient design to fire-resilient construction.
Jason Aizenberg — Co-Founder Jason runs the operational side of every project — permits, design meetings, scheduling, subcontractor coordination and site logistics. Clients describe him as the person who "managed everything so we could focus on our family.”
California Contractors State License Board #1146456 — Class B General Building Contractor. Verify on CSLB ↗
25+ years of combined experience across high-end residential construction in Los Angeles
Frequently Asked Questions
About Renovation in Beverly Grove
Does the RFA apply to my lot?
Possibly. The Beverly Grove Residential Floor Area District, Ordinance 182,754, covers the Colgate–Fairfax–Lindenhurst–San Vicente blocks and caps R1 floor area at 42% of lot area, up to 50% with bonuses. We check your zoning string on ZIMAS before any design begins.
How long does plan check take?
LADBS routine plan check runs 2–6 months, and 6–12 months when Planning clearance is needed. Backlogs persist, so we submit complete packages with Title 24 and structural done, track status weekly and report it to you in a standing update.
Cost to build a home here?
Custom homes typically run $550–$900+ per sq ft. Century-old systems replacement, tight lots and high finish levels push toward the upper end. Soft costs are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins. See our custom home cost guide.
Can I add a second story or ADU?
Often, but floor area is the constraint. Under the RFA every building counts toward the cap, North Beverly Grove follows Ordinance 184,815 envelope limits, and elsewhere the 0.45 Baseline Mansionization limit applies. We run the calculation first and tell you what fits.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Heart Construction holds California Contractors State License Board license #1146456 and is bonded and insured for large-scale residential construction, major remodels and structural work. You can verify the license on the CSLB website.
Guides for Beverly Grove homeowners:
- Custom Home vs Remodel vs Rebuild in Los Angeles
- ADU Los Angeles: Is It Right for Your Property?
- Second Story vs Home Addition in Los Angeles: What Actually Works
Nearby areas we serve: Carthay · Arlington Heights · Chinatown · Windsor Square · Downtown · Westlake
Region: All Central LA communities we serve · Everywhere we build