CYPRESS PARK CUSTOM HOME BUILDER & GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Built With Intention. River Valley Hillsides, Done Right.
CYPRESS PARK HOMES ARE BUILT DIFFERENTLY
Heart Construction is a general contractor serving Cypress Park, specializing in custom homes, full renovations, and additions for small historic lots and river-valley hillsides. We work with homeowners, architects, engineers and designers through organized pre-construction, transparent budgeting and steady execution so you stay in control of scope and cost.
In Cypress Park, the lot decides.
On hillside lots, the Northeast Hillside Ordinance limits size, height, retaining walls and grading, and Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety reviews every plan against it. Some of those hillsides also sit in a fire zone, so we check what is allowed before anything is drawn.
Small older bungalows, tight budgets and LADBS plan check stack on top of that, which is why we run a parcel feasibility review first and sequence engineering and submittals early.
We guide the process so every decision feels informed, not reactive, and the home keeps its character.
Most projects here are additions and full remodels, ADUs and garage conversions, and kitchens and baths in the older homes of Hunter Tract and beyond. We bring the same structure and discipline we apply across Northeast 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 Eagle Rock, Atwater Village, Glassell Park and beyond.
OUR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY CYPRESS PARK 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 Cypress Park
Plan check and hillside review set the pace in Cypress Park. Routine permits at the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety take 2–6 months; hillside grading, Planning clearances or haul-route approval can push that to 6–12 months. Construction of a custom home then runs 10–16 months. Early feasibility and complete submittals are what most protect your schedule, and a file that never waits on us.
What It Costs
Costs here reflect older small-lot homes, hillside engineering, grading limits and tight access that complicates staging and material delivery on narrow streets. Custom homes typically run $500–$850+ per sq ft; whole-home renovations $350–$650+ per sq ft; detached ADUs $250,000–$500,000+; pools $120,000–$340,000+. Soft costs — design, geotechnical and hillside studies, permits — are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Permits, Rules & Fire Codes
LADBS plan check applies to all of it. The Northeast Hillside Ordinance limits size, height, retaining walls and grading on hillside lots. City ADU rules bar some fire-zone hillside lots, though a state-law route can still apply. Some parcels carry a design overlay, so we check each one in ZIMAS first. Fire-zone construction standards and residential sprinklers are our base specification, not upgrades. We sequence these from feasibility so design decisions are made with the constraints known.
Where We Build in Cypress Park
Hunter Tract, Taylor Yard, and the flat river valley by Confluence Park, with hillsides rising around it. Hunter Tract's older flat core near Cypress Park Recreation Center is mostly a lot-size and access question, while the surrounding hillsides add grading and height rules and, in places, fire-zone standards. 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 Cypress Park
Do I need a permit for an ADU?
Yes. A code-compliant ADU or garage conversion gets a ministerial LADBS permit with no City Planning hearing, and the city must act within 60 days. Hillside and fire-zone lots can take longer, so we confirm the parcel in ZIMAS first and submit complete plans.
How long does a hillside ADU take?
Permits run 2–6 months for routine plan check and 6–12 months when hillside grading, Planning clearances or haul-route approval apply. Construction for a custom home then takes 10–16 months. Hillside ADUs may run longer than the 60-day city clock suggests; our ADU construction timeline guide walks through the phases.
Cost to build a home here?
Custom homes typically run $500–$850+ per sq ft. Hillside engineering, grading limits and tight access push toward the upper end, and soft costs are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins, and the founder sets scope to fit your number from the first call.
Do hillside rules limit my lot?
Often, yes. The Northeast Hillside Ordinance limits size, height, retaining walls and grading on hillside lots, and a proposed Hillside Construction Regulations district could add site plan review. Fire-zone lots carry added standards. We review each parcel before design so you know 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 Cypress Park homeowners:
- Second Story vs Home Addition in Los Angeles: What Actually Works
- ADU Cost Los Angeles
- Cost to Build a Custom Home in Los Angeles (2026)
Nearby areas we serve: Eagle Rock · Atwater Village · Glassell Park · Mount Washington · Highland Park · Montecito Heights
Region: All Northeast LA communities we serve · Everywhere we build