Four Small Lot Homes with ADUs Planned in Los Angeles’ West Adams

A new application filed with the Los Angeles Department of City Planning outlines plans for a four-unit small lot subdivision in the West Adams neighborhood. Located at 5323 W. Blackwelder Street, the project by applicant Shlomo Grawitzky will replace an existing single-family home on a 4,931-square-foot corner lot.

Designed by Feld & Associates, the development proposes four contemporary four-story single-family homes, with two units incorporating an attached junior accessory dwelling unit (JADU). Floor plans will offer a mix of three- and four-bedroom layouts. Each home is planned with one parking space, although the site's proximity to the E Line's La Brea Avenue and La Cienega Boulevard stops means no parking is legally mandated.

This project utilizes California's SB 684, a state law designed to streamline the approval process for small lot housing developments. The legislation allows for reduced parking provisions, which is a significant factor for developers seeking to maximize density and reduce construction costs in transit-accessible urban areas. The property last sold in September 2025 for $840,000. For developers, this project exemplifies how state policy and transit-oriented planning can enable denser, more affordable housing options in established neighborhoods.