HYDE PARK CUSTOM HOME BUILDER & GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Built With Intention. Flat Streets Built To Stay.
HYDE PARK HOMES ARE BUILT DIFFERENTLY
Heart Construction is a general contractor serving Hyde Park, specializing in custom homes, full renovations, and backyard ADUs for the neighborhood's one-story lots. We work with homeowners, architects, engineers and designers through organized pre-construction, transparent budgeting and steady execution, with a founder on your first call.
In Hyde Park, you build to stay.
Every project starts with the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, which reviews plans and issues permits. Lots on or beside Crenshaw Boulevard also fall under the Crenshaw Corridor Specific Plan, with transit-oriented rules around the Hyde Park K Line station, so we confirm what applies before design.
Houses from the 1920s to the 1950s often hide aging systems and past unpermitted work, and costs keep rising along Destination Crenshaw. Sequencing feasibility, investigation and permits in order keeps surprises off your budget.
We guide the process so every decision feels informed, not reactive, and the home stays yours and your family's.
From ADUs and garage conversions to full remodels, kitchens and baths around Dorset Village and the heart of Hyde Park, we bring the same structure and discipline we apply across South 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 Jefferson Park, Historic South-Central, Leimert Park and beyond.
OUR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY HYDE PARK PROCESS
PLAN
First a Strategic Visioning Session: A conversation about your goals, budget and timeline, and a frank read on what your Malibu 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 Hyde Park
LADBS plan check sets the pace in Hyde Park. Routine projects, including code-compliant ADUs, usually take 2–6 months to permit; projects needing Planning clearances, such as lots under the Crenshaw Corridor Specific Plan, run 6–12 months. Construction for a custom home takes 10–16 months. The lever that protects your schedule is a complete, correct first submittal, and LADBS pre-approved ADU plans where they fit your lot.
What It Costs
Older 1920s–50s houses often need systems and structural work, so costs vary more here than on new construction. Custom homes typically run $500–$750+ per sq ft; whole-home renovations $325–$600+ per sq ft; detached ADUs $250,000–$450,000+; pools $120,000–$300,000+. Soft costs — design, soil and survey studies, permits — are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Permits & Local Rules
LADBS reviews every permit here. Code-compliant ADUs and garage conversions are approved ministerially, with no City Planning hearing, and a JADU can be added. LADBS also offers a free pre-approved ADU plan. Lots on or near Crenshaw Boulevard need a Specific Plan check, and existing unpermitted ADUs built before 2020 have a legalization route. We sequence all of this from feasibility, so design decisions are made with the constraints known.
Where We Build in Hyde Park
We build in Van Ness, Dorset Village and the flat blocks of one-story homes near the K Line. Residential blocks on the Van Ness side are mostly governed by standard LADBS rules, while the Crenshaw corridor and Dorset Village area add Specific Plan and transit-oriented requirements. 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 that aligns naturally with Malibu's coastal and fire-resilience standards.
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 Hyde Park
Do I need a permit for an ADU?
Yes, but the path is short. LADBS approves code-compliant ADUs ministerially, with no City Planning hearing: detached units up to 1,200 sq ft, 4-ft side and rear setbacks, and no setback for garage conversions. A JADU can be added. LADBS also offers a free pre-approved ADU plan through its Standard Plan Program.
How long does an ADU take?
Routine LADBS permitting takes 2–6 months, longer with Planning clearances. Construction for a custom home runs 10–16 months. The biggest lever on any project is a complete, correct first submittal, and we send weekly permit updates. Our ADU construction timeline guide walks through each phase of a smaller build.
Cost to build a home here?
Custom homes typically run $500–$750+ per sq ft. Hidden conditions in older homes, structural work and finish level push toward the upper end. Soft costs — design, studies, permits — are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Does the Specific Plan apply?
It can. Lots on or beside Crenshaw Boulevard fall under the Crenshaw Corridor Specific Plan, with transit-oriented areas around the Hyde Park K Line station. Parcels away from the boulevard are mostly governed by standard LADBS rules. We check your parcel during feasibility, before any design money is spent.
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 Hyde Park homeowners:
- ADU Los Angeles: Is It Right for Your Property?
- Cost to Build a Custom Home in Los Angeles (2026)
- Second Story vs Home Addition in Los Angeles: What Actually Works
Nearby areas we serve: Jefferson Park · Historic South-Central · Leimert Park · Harvard Park · Manchester Square · Green Meadows
Region: All South LA communities we serve · Everywhere we build