SOUTH PARK CUSTOM HOME BUILDER & GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Built With Intention. Flat Bungalow Blocks, Done Right.
SOUTH PARK HOMES ARE BUILT DIFFERENTLY
Heart Construction is a general contractor serving South Park, specializing in custom homes, full renovations, and ADUs and garage conversions on small flat lots. We work alongside homeowners, architects, engineers and designers, using organized pre-construction, transparent budgeting and steady execution to keep every project protected.
Building in South Park rewards planning.
Any garage conversion or ADU starts with a LADBS permit. ADU applications are ministerial, the city must decide a complete application within 60 days, and a permitted unit is the one that survives insurance, refinance and resale.
The South Los Angeles CPIO and its tenant protections apply to many parcels, Bureau of Engineering clearance can add street dedication on Avalon, Central, Vernon or Slauson frontage, and plan check can stall on clearance holds — so sequencing matters.
We guide the process so decisions feel informed, not reactive — and you see every submittal, with weekly written updates.
From ADU and garage conversion work near South Park Recreation Center to full bungalow remodels and bedroom-and-bath additions close to Barry White Recreation Center, we bring the same structure and discipline we apply across the South LA region 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 University Park, Manchester Square, Vermont Knolls and beyond.
OUR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY SOUTH 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 South Park
The pace here is set by the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) plan check and by clearances from other agencies, not by framing. Routine permits run 2–6 months; projects that need Planning clearances run 6–12 months. Construction of a custom home takes 10–16 months. The one lever that protects your schedule is submitting a genuinely complete application, so the ADU decision clock starts on day one and nothing waits on a missing document.
What It Costs
Costs here are driven by what sits under a hundred-year-old bungalow — foundation, electrical service, sewer and seismic work — plus permit fees and Engineering clearances, not by finish level. 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, record searches, structural engineering, permits — are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Permits & Local Rules
Any construction, alteration or repair in the City of Los Angeles needs a permit from LADBS. ADU applications are ministerial, with a decision due within 60 days of a complete submittal, and state law now lets owners legalize pre-2020 unpermitted conversions without penalties. The South Los Angeles CPIO adds tenant protections on occupied properties, and Bureau of Engineering clearance applies on boulevard frontage. We run the record search and clearances, and sequence them from feasibility.
Where We Build in South Park
We build in South Park Tract, the original flat, gridded core of early-1900s bungalows, duplexes and small family lots. Interior blocks around South Park Recreation Center are straightforward for a rear-yard ADU, while Avalon Boulevard and Slauson frontage add boulevard dedication and corridor plan rules. 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 South Park
Permit for a garage conversion?
Yes. Converting a garage to habitable space always requires LADBS permits. ADU applications are ministerial, and the city must approve or deny a complete application within 60 days. Replacement parking is not required for a garage conversion. We submit complete, so that clock starts on day one.
Why do permits take months?
The 60-day ADU decision applies only once an application is complete. Clearances from other agencies and plan-check backlog at LADBS stretch the calendar, and status screens lag the real work. We track clearances as their own workstream and send weekly written updates. See our ADU construction timeline for the phases.
Cost to build in South Park?
Custom homes typically run $500–$750+ per sq ft. Foundation, electrical service, sewer and seismic work on a hundred-year-old lot push toward the upper end, and permit fees and Engineering clearances add more. Soft costs are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Can I legalize an old conversion?
Often, yes. State law effective in 2025 (AB 2533) lets owners legalize pre-2020 unpermitted garage or rear-unit conversions without penalties. We pull the permit history and ZIMAS record first, then tell you plainly what can be legalized and what must be corrected, so nothing surfaces mid-project.
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 South Park homeowners:
- ADU Cost Los Angeles
- Remodel, Rebuild, or Add an ADU in Los Angeles?
- 10 Critical Questions to Ask Before Hiring a General Contractor in Los Angeles (2026)
Nearby areas we serve: University Park · Manchester Square · Vermont Knolls · Leimert Park · Vermont Square · Jefferson Park
Region: All South LA communities we serve · Everywhere we build