Updated: May 01, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
1299 OCEAN AVE STE 1000, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
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Douglas Emmett Builders Construction
Douglas Emmett Builders operates throughout Southern California’s premier coastal submarkets, including Santa Monica, with projects also in Honolulu. The firm manages and develops over 18 million rentable square feet of Class A office space and more than 5,000 apartment units. Project capabilities include the design and construction of office buildings and apartment communities, spanning requirements from 500 to 50,000 square feet. Their portfolio covers ground-up construction, property repositioning, and asset re-energizing, supported by an in-house team providing design services, finish selection guidance, permit facilitation, and construction management. Douglas Emmett Builders delivers projects for commercial and multifamily clients, emphasizing long-term property stewardship and ongoing capital improvements. The company has been active for 29 years, continually enhancing office and residential assets within Los Angeles and Honolulu markets.
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Phone Number: (310) 255-7800
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Address: 1299 OCEAN AVE STE 1000, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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Douglas Emmett Builders Santa Monica
Quality
113
97th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Douglas Emmett Builders has a BuildZoom score of 113, which places them above 97% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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107 projects
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2025 |
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86 projects
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2024 |
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127 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Douglas Emmett Builders has worked on at least
320.0 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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193 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
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4 projects
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Home Additions |
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3 projects
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New Constructions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Douglas Emmett Builders mostly works on
commercial renovation
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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20 projects
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< $5k |
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50 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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83 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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101 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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73 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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10 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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2 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
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1 project
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $61,821. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Douglas Emmett Builders
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Suites 150 (ground level) & 200 (second level): interior demolition of (e) non-load bearing wall partitions ceiling lights mechanical fan coils diffusers ductwork wiring interior glass infill and leveling of (e) floor
Valuation:
$173,215
Permit #:
BS2502363
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Tenant improvement
Building Type:
Office
Split (e) suite into 2 office spaces. construct new non-load bearing interior partitions millwork finishes & fixtures
Valuation:
$357,335
Permit #:
BS2412128
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Tenant improvement
Building Type:
Office
Tenant improvement - architectural tenant improvement - split of (e) suite 600 into 5 office spaces (suite 610 620 630 640 & ste 600 giveback). construction of new interior non-load bearing partitions millwork fixtures & finishes
Valuation:
$462,000
Permit #:
BS2407486
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Tenant improvement
Building Type:
Office
New elevator lobby enclosure; new corridor; divide 9th floor into (4) tenant spaces; restroom upgrade; accessible parking striping upgrade demolish all tenants spaces
Valuation:
$330,000
Permit #:
BS2304923
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Commercial low gen
(e-plan) unit 710w - tenant improvement; change of use from general office to medical office - dental office; no medical gas proposed
Valuation:
$221,840
Permit #:
BS2407569
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Commercial low gen
Unit 815- interior tenant improvement. all (e) finishes & ceiling tiles install (n) partitions lighting finishes (no structural work) upgrade (1) restroom door
Valuation:
$318,900
Permit #:
BS2403136
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Commercial low gen
(e-plan) unit 470- change of use from office to medical office; interior tenant improvement
Valuation:
$277,800
Permit #:
BS2500671
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Commercial low gen
New elevator lobby enclosure; new corridor; divide 9th floor into (4) tenant spaces; restroom upgrade; accessible parking striping upgrade
Valuation:
$330,000
Permit #:
BS2304926
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Commercial low gen
New elevator lobby enclosure; new corridor; divide 9th floor into (4) tenant spaces; restroom upgrade; accessible parking striping upgrade
Valuation:
$330,000
Permit #:
BS2304925
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Commercial low gen
New elevator lobby enclosure; new corridor; divide 9th floor into (4) tenant spaces; restroom upgrade; accessible parking striping upgrade
Valuation:
$330,000
Permit #:
BS2304924
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Commercial low gen
Office tenant improvement of non-structural elements. all work per architect
Valuation:
$450,000
Permit #:
23016-10000-33931
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
9th floor restroom remodel; 9th & 10th floor elevator lobby remodel; remove (e) interior stairway between 9th and 10th floor and infill 10th floor
Valuation:
$284,255
Permit #:
BS2304434
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Commercial low gen
Tenant improvement remodel of exist suite 300 - remove and construct non bearing interior partitions. ( 20 185 sf)
Valuation:
$192,000
Permit #:
25016-10000-12448
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
Tenant improvement remodel @ suite 800 splitting into 3 suites - 810 820 830 non bearing interior partitions
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
25016-10000-03248
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
Comply with department order effective date 02/02/2024. permit will expire 30 days from issuance date tenant improvement interior remodel at suite 850 - remove and construct non bearing interior partitions in an existing office. no change in use or occupancy
Valuation:
$120,000
Permit #:
24016-10000-37310
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
Unit 815- interior tenant improvement. all (e) finishes & ceiling tiles install (n) partitions lighting finishes (no structural work) upgrade (1) restroom door
Valuation:
$318,900
Permit #:
BS2404795
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Commercial low gen
Unit 815- interior tenant improvement. all (e) finishes & ceiling tiles install (n) partitions lighting finishes (no structural work) upgrade (1) restroom door
Valuation:
$318,900
Permit #:
BS2404794
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Commercial low gen
Unit 815- interior tenant improvement. all (e) finishes & ceiling tiles install (n) partitions lighting finishes (no structural work) upgrade (1) restroom door
Valuation:
$318,900
Permit #:
BS2404793
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Commercial low gen
Tenant improvement. remodel to split exist. suite into 2 suites #530 and #540 new non bearing interior partitions
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
24016-10000-19156
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
(e-plan) tenant improvement. - financial center: teller counters desks conference room all-gender accessible restroom support spaces. office space work: enclosed and open work areas conference/break rooms support spaces. no change in occupancy use or area
Valuation:
$3,400,000
Permit #:
BS2102038
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Commercial low gen
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Douglas Emmett Builders License info
Verified License
| License # | 642305 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | International Fidelity Insurance Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Ace American Insurance Company |
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Permits
- Building permit records show that Douglas Emmett Builders has worked on 1646 permitted projects.
Douglas Emmett Builders Employees
JM
Jennifer Lynn Morris
Rme
JK
Jordan Lawrence Kaplan
Officer
KP
Kenneth Mark Panzer
Ceo / President
MA
Michele Aronson
Officer
MA
Michele Aronson
Officer
PS
Peter Dubois Seymour
Officer
WH
William Murray Hughes
Rme