PLAYA VISTA CUSTOM HOME BUILDER & GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Built With Intention. Planned Community, Fully Managed.
PLAYA VISTA HOMES ARE BUILT DIFFERENTLY
Heart Construction is a general contractor serving Playa Vista, specializing in custom homes, full renovations, and interior remodels of condos, townhomes and detached homes. We work with homeowners, architects, engineers and designers through organized pre-construction, transparent budgeting and steady execution to keep every approval moving forward.
Building in Playa Vista rewards planning.
Most homes answer to two layers of approval: the master association and your building's sub-association review plans first, then LADBS permits the work under the Area D Specific Plan, which requires an approved plot plan before any permit for new structures or enlargements. We sequence both so neither waits on the other.
Every parcel also sits in the city's Methane Zone and a mapped Liquefaction Zone, podium plumbing and shear walls limit layout moves, and shared elevators, garages and staging rules shape the schedule, so sequencing matters.
We guide the process so decisions feel informed, not reactive, with the approval path mapped before design is final.
From full interior remodels of Phase 1 condos near Pacific Promenade to kitchens and bathrooms in detached motor-court homes and terrace upgrades within association palettes, we bring the same structure and discipline we apply across the Westside 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 Rancho Park, Pico-Robertson, Santa Monica and beyond.
OUR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY PLAYA VISTA 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 Playa Vista
HOA architectural review sets the pace here, not the city. A routine Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety plan check runs 2–6 months; it stretches to 6–12 months when Planning clearances are involved, such as street-visible changes under the Area D Specific Plan. Construction for a custom home runs 10–16 months. The lever that protects your schedule is submitting a complete association package — plans, specs, license and insurance certificate — before design is final, so plan check runs concurrently.
What It Costs
Costs here reflect condo logistics — elevator moves, protected common areas, restricted work hours — plus methane and geotechnical consultants when slabs or foundations are touched. 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, geotechnical and methane studies, permits — are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Permits & Local Rules
LADBS issues your permit, but it is not the first approval. Sub-association architectural review comes first, then the Area D Specific Plan plot plan review, the city's Methane Zone requirements and the Liquefaction Zone designation, which calls for geotechnical evaluation when structure or foundations change. Interior-only scopes usually sit in the lightest tier, and we tell you which tier you are in before design. We sequence all of this from feasibility so decisions are made with the constraints known.
Where We Build in Playa Vista
Alsace, Crescent Park, Fountain Park, The Ventana, Pacific Promenade — all on flat ground, with the Google Spruce Goose and The Lawn as familiar reference points. Pacific Promenade's stacked Phase 1 lofts and condos bring podium plumbing, elevator logistics and sub-association rules, while detached motor-court homes offer private garages, side yards and more layout freedom, though exteriors stay association-governed. 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 Playa Vista
Do I need LADBS and HOA approval?
HOA approval does not replace a city permit where one is required. Sub-association review comes first, needing plans, specs, our license and an insurance certificate naming the association. LADBS then permits the work, and under the Area D Specific Plan enlargements and new structures also need an approved plot plan. We run both approvals in parallel.
How long does HOA review take?
Review time depends on your building's sub-association, so we confirm it during feasibility. We submit a complete package early so LADBS plan check runs alongside it — routine plan check is 2–6 months, and 6–12 months with Planning clearances. Our guide to preparing for a remodel covers the documents to gather first.
Cost to build in Playa Vista?
Custom homes here typically run $550–$900+ per sq ft. Costs rise with condo logistics, methane and geotechnical work when slabs or foundations are touched, and premium finishes. Soft costs — design, studies, permits — are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Do remodels trigger methane rules?
Usually only when you touch the slab or structure. The whole neighborhood sits in the LADBS Methane Zone, and LAMC 91.7104 requires a methane mitigation system for buildings in the zone, which matters for new homes, additions and slab penetrations. It is also a mapped Liquefaction Zone, so structural or foundation work needs geotechnical evaluation. We check your parcel in ZIMAS before design.
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 Playa Vista homeowners:
- Cost to Build a Custom Home in Los Angeles (2026)
- Custom Home vs Remodel vs Rebuild in Los Angeles
- Whole Home Remodel vs Remodeling in Phases in Los Angeles
Nearby areas we serve: Rancho Park · Pico-Robertson · Santa Monica · Palms · Sawtelle · Pacific Palisades
Region: All Westside communities we serve · Everywhere we build