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PO BOX 8183, Calabasas, CA, 91372
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Soft Story Pros Construction

Based in Calabasas, Soft Story Pros specializes in seismic retrofitting and structural engineering for apartment buildings and multi-family properties throughout the greater Los Angeles area. With 8 years of experience, the company focuses on soft story seismic retrofits—reinforcing structures with weak ground floors to help buildings comply with local earthquake safety mandates. Their portfolio features completed retrofit projects in cities such as Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, and surrounding neighborhoods. Soft Story Pros works closely with property owners, building managers, and HOAs to develop structural solutions tailored to each building’s unique requirements. Their services include initial structural assessments, engineering plans, permit processing, and project management through final construction. Soft Story Pros stays current with city regulations and retrofit programs, helping clients navigate compliance efficiently.

Soft Story Pros Contact Information

Phone: (310) 880-6736 Edit
Address: PO BOX 8183, Calabasas, CA 91372 Edit

Soft Story Pros Calabasas

Quality

103
90th percentile
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Soft Story Pros has a BuildZoom score of 103, which places them above 90% of 336,931 contractors in California.

Activity

3 projects
 2025
3 projects
 2024
7 projects
 2023
Our building permit records indicate that Soft Story Pros has worked on at least 13.0 projects over the past 3 years.

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Pricing

1 project
 < $5k
1 project
 $5k-$20k
1 project
 $20k-$50k
Value Not Public: 4.0 projects
The typical size of their permits is approximately $20,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Soft Story Pros

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Bldg-alter/repair
1024 W 24th St, 16, Los Angeles, CA, 90007
2025-07-24
Convert covered parking garages into 2 attached adus in ex. apartment building per gcs 65852.2(e)(1)(c). all work per engineering. unit 15 is 2 bedroom adu in the rear of the (e) apartment unit 16 is the studio adu in the front of the (e) apartment
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
22016-20000-17338
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Apartment
Building Type:
N/A
Bldg-alter/repair
2342 S Portland St, Los Angeles, CA, 90007
2023-08-04
Re-roof with class a or b material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over new solid sheathing ______squares. class a roof covering is required within very high fire hazard severity zone (vhfhsz). for residential roof replacement > 50% of the total roof area apply cool roof product labeled and certified by cool roof rating council (crrc). cool roof may be required for non-residen... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
23016-10000-22313
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Bldg-new
2998 S Normandie Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90007
2021-08-05
New 4 story duplex at front of lot. project to have max 4 habitable rooms
Valuation:
$500,000
Permit #:
19010-70000-01978
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Bldg-new
3100 S Normandie Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90007
2021-08-04
New 4 story duplex at rear of lot. max 4 habitable rooms for each unit
Valuation:
$500,000
Permit #:
19010-70000-01980
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Bldg-alter/repair
8437 W Blackburn Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90048
2025-06-25
Application of an approved coating to an existing exterior balcony or deck. (single inspection)
Valuation:
$12,000
Permit #:
25016-40000-13226
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Apartment
Building Type:
N/A
Bldg-alter/repair
1817 S Harvard Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90006
2022-11-22
Soft-story seismic retrofit per lamc division 93. installation of 1 special cantilevered column system (sccs) with concrete grade beam. works at tuck-under parking areas not on tenants units
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
19016-10000-08052
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Apartment
Building Type:
N/A
Bldg-new
3741 S Dalton Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90018
2021-02-27
New 2 story duplex with attached 4 car garage
Valuation:
$630,000
Permit #:
19010-70000-03736
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Bldg-new
3025 S Walton Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90007
2021-04-15
New 3 story single family dwelling (front)
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
19010-10000-05147
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Bldg-alter/repair
338 S Oxford Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90020
2024-02-07
Soft-story seismic retrofit per labc chapter 93: (n) sureboard sheathing applied to the existing wood framed wall and install hfx panels
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
20016-10000-32868
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Apartment
Building Type:
N/A
Bldg-addition
919 S Plymouth Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90019
2020-03-27
Addition 9'-1 x 10'-2 at first floor for (n) laundry room and convert (e) irregular 31'-4 x 34'-5 attic space to (n) master bedroom/closet/full bathroom. all work per engineering
Valuation:
$107,000
Permit #:
18014-20000-06808
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Bldg-new
3027 S Walton Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90007
2021-09-08
New 3 story duplex (rear)
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
19010-10000-05148
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Bldg-alter/repair
2342 S Portland St, Los Angeles, CA, 90007
2023-07-27
Replacement of damaged framing members (less than 10% of replacement cost of building) for houses and duplexes (not including decks)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
23016-10000-16739
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Bldg-alter/repair
1403 N Alta Vista Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90046
2022-09-22
Supplemental permit to 18016-10000-23016. soft story retrofit as per labc chapter 93. update details per site conditions. repair dry rot. no change to plot plan
Valuation:
$501
Permit #:
18016-10001-23016
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Apartment
Building Type:
N/A
Bldg-alter/repair
3742 S Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90034
2023-08-16
Convert existing garage and existing recreation room into (2) two attached adus (located on first floor) per gcs 65852.2(e)(1)(c)
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
22016-20000-29083
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Apartment
Building Type:
N/A
Hvac
1024 W 24th St Unit 15&16, Los Angeles, CA, 90007
2023-07-28
Install 1 mini split with 1 head unit. install 1 mini split with 3 head units. install 6 exhaust fans
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
22044-90000-11334
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Apartment
Building Type:
N/A
Bldg-alter/repair
919 S Plymouth Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90019
2020-03-12
Supplemental to original permit #: 18014-20000-06808 to addition 5 x 10'-9 to extend (e) walk-in-closet at second floor and revise floor area analysis. see comments
Valuation:
$501
Permit #:
18014-20001-06808
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical
1024 W 24th St 15 & 16 Ad, Los Angeles, CA, 90007
2023-07-30
Install 46 outlets 30 recessed lights 2 wall mounted lights and 2 exterior lights
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
22041-90000-54479
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Apartment
Building Type:
N/A
Bldg-alter/repair
1403 N Alta Vista Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90046
2022-09-29
Soft story retrofit as per labc chapter 93. install three (n) sccs and one (n) shear wall
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
18016-10000-23016
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Apartment
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical
1024 W 24th St 15 & 16 Ad, Los Angeles, CA, 90007
2023-07-30
Install 30 new circuits 5 smoke detectors 2 panelboards
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
22041-90000-52103
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Apartment
Building Type:
N/A
Plumbing
1024 W 24th St Unit 15&16, Los Angeles, CA, 90007
2023-05-12
Plumbing for two new adu’s
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
22042-90000-19726
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Apartment
Building Type:
N/A

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