Updated: May 23, 2026
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1275 BEVERLY ESTATES DR., Beverly Hills, CA, 90210
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Richard Best Architect, Inc
Established in 1988, Richard Best Architect Inc. is a LEED Certified, Los Angeles- based architect offering commercial, residential, and institutional clients exceptionally designed, sustainable (eco-friendly) and fiscally responsible building design. Our projects are imbibed with the spirit of their sites, material warmth and enduring clean-line aesthetics. We provide full-services from pre-design through construction administration.
From BuildZoom: Richard Best Architect, Inc, 1275 Beverly Estates Dr, Beverly Hills, CA (Owned by: Best Richard Allen) holds a Architect license and 1 other license according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 108 ranks in the top 5% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
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Phone Number: (213) 845-4616
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Address: 1275 BEVERLY ESTATES DR., Beverly Hills, CA 90210
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Quality
108
95th percentile
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Richard Best Architect, Inc has a BuildZoom score of 108, which places them above 95% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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6 projects
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2025 |
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8 projects
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2024 |
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7 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Richard Best Architect, Inc has worked on at least
21.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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8 projects
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Home Additions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Richard Best Architect, Inc mostly works on
home addition
projects.
Pricing
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5 projects
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< $5k |
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2 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
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3 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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6 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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1 project
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$250k-$500k |
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1 project
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$500k-$1mil |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $55,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Richard Best Architect, Inc
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
(no fee dept error). supplemental to 21014-10000-03668 to addition patio cover use code addition rfa to the structural inventory and clarify that the addition to the (e) single family dwelling (372 sf total) includes a patio cover (117 sf) addition at rear (130 sf) and addition at front (125 sf). (no change in plot plan)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
21014-10002-03668
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Interior alteration to (e) condo unit 32b due to flood damage no exterior walls or opening to be change remodel to include master bathroom and closet
Valuation:
$600,000
Permit #:
24016-30000-29096
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Apartment
Building Type:
N/A
Eplan: attn helen nguyen. supplemental to 21010-10000-01769 to relocate the first-floor storage door from east wall to the north wall and revise roof rippinng details
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
21010-20002-01769
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Eplan: supplemental to 22014-10000-04596 first floor bathroom has been revised (no exterior door interior door has been relocated) second floor front bedroom has been revised (no windows on the south side and it has been relocated to the front west wall bathroom layout has been revised and window has been revised new skylight)
Valuation:
$1,000
Permit #:
22014-10002-01475
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Eplan: supplemental ref 22014-10000-02260 to revise site plan. reduce addition size at the south of the building. remove windows at south wall windows. revise ceiling height
Valuation:
$1,000
Permit #:
22014-10003-02260
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Supplemental to permit 21014-10000-00511 to revise the use code 2nd floor and roof plan layout and decrease the floor area
Valuation:
$1,000
Permit #:
21014-10004-00511
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
New 2 story detached accessory dwelling unit per ordinance. related elec/hvac/plumbing
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
19010-10000-02773
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Adu - new addition construction (attached units only)
2021-09-27
(n) 599 sq ft detached (2) bedroom (1) bathroom adu. includes plumbing electrical and mechanical (1) shower (1) lav (1) water closet (1) sink (1) dishwasher (1) washer/dryer (1) tankless water heater (16) outlets (8) switches (19) fixtures (1) 200 amp service panel (1) exhaust fan (1) kitchen hood as per approved plans note: garage remodel on same plans - see comr-2021-0390
Valuation:
$90,000
Permit #:
COMR-2021-0391
Status:
expired
Fee:
$685
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(eplan) - conversion of (e) 1-story detached garage to rec room with to 2-story adu addition. adu per lamc 12.22 a.33 (c) and (d)
Valuation:
$157,961
Permit #:
22014-10000-01475
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Eplan: supplemental to 22014-10000-02260 to revise plans to correct structural addition window in bedroom and change front door to double door to detached adu
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
22014-10002-02260
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Change of use from jewelry store to dental office. demolish interior non bearing walls. new ada bathroom. no change in parking
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
21016-10000-21778
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
(n) addition to (e) garge and convert the entire building to 1-story accessory dwelling unit per lamc 12.22.a.33.(c)-(d)
Valuation:
$80,000
Permit #:
21014-10000-05448
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
*eplan check* conversion of 487 sq ft portion of (e) single family dwelling to (n) accessory dwelling unit per gcs 65852.2 (e)(1)(a)
Valuation:
$60,000
Permit #:
21016-10000-06888
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Change of use (e) office space conv. to take out (209 sf). partition of building from office to take-out restaurant 209 sf. accesssory to skirball. cultural center cpc 2008-2000-pad-zad
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
20016-10000-04905
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
Combo residential – building – alteration (includes meps)
2024-06-19
Demolish & rebuild (n) 324 sq ft garage attached to main house with main loft; replace damaged stucco at (e) family room. construct (n) 202 sq ft attached solid roof patio cover includes electrical: (2) outlets (2) switches and (2) fixtures as per approved plans note: blockwall on the same set of plans. see bldr-2023-1027
Valuation:
$90,000
Permit #:
COMR-2021-0390
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,114
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Eplan supplemental to permit #22016-20000-02467 addition of 2nd story to the adu
Valuation:
$60,000
Permit #:
23014-20000-02141
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Plan check only supplemental to permit 21014-10000-00511 to change the scope of work and review new design
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
21014-10002-00511
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
(n) 2nd floor addition to (e) garage and convert to accessory dwelling unit per lamc 12.22.a.33(c)-(d)
Valuation:
$36,865
Permit #:
20014-10000-02597
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Eplan. ground floor addition to (e) detached garage and storage and conversion of entire building into an adu per ordinance 186 481
Valuation:
$60,000
Permit #:
21010-10000-00821
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Non-struct int. remodel to unit #2653 (ground flr) to convert: (e) dining room to (n) bedroom & (e) closet to (n) full bathroom & remodel unit #2655 (2nd flr) to convert (e) closet to (n) full bath; to (e) 4-unit apartment. also addition (2) new open compact stalls. [comments]
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
17016-20000-37054
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Apartment
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | C17334 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Architect |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
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Inactive License
| License # | 652561 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
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108
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Surety Company Of The Pacific |
| Bond Value | $7,500 |
79
Permits
- Building permit records show that Richard Best Architect, Inc has worked on 79 permitted projects.
Richard Best Architect, Inc Employees
BA
Best Richard Allen
Owner
RJ
Richard Allen Best Jr
Sole Owner