Construction Began on West Hills Affordable Housing Project
Site work has started for a new residential development at 7556-7572 N. Woodlake Avenue in Los Angeles.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Construction
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Construction crews have officially commenced site preparation for a new senior affordable housing project in the West Hills neighborhood. The development, managed by JZ Development, LLC, occupies a 96,000-square-foot lot that previously featured a single-family home from the 1920s.
Why it matters
The project represents a scaled-down effort to address local housing needs after the developer reduced the original building size and unit count. Los Angeles city officials previously upheld the project's approval, allowing the development to move forward under new safety permits.
The project spans 96,000 square feet and now includes 160 residential units across four to five stories. This current design follows a significant reduction from the original proposal, which previously called for 332 apartments and 154 parking spaces.
The players
JZ Development, LLC
This private real estate firm is the designated applicant and developer responsible for the West Hills affordable housing project.
Los Angeles City Planning Commission
This municipal body oversees land use and development projects across Los Angeles, ensuring adherence to city zoning and housing policies.
Department of Building and Safety
This Los Angeles agency is responsible for issuing construction permits and ensuring that building projects meet all safety and code requirements.
The details
After obtaining new permits from the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, contractors began clearing the 7556-7572 N. Woodlake Avenue site. The development, which replaces a long-standing single-family property, faced city review before receiving the green light to proceed.
Timeline
The site was originally developed with a single-family home in the 1920s.
The developer obtained initial city approvals for the project in 2024.
The Los Angeles City Planning Commission upheld the project approval in 2025.
Site preparation work officially commenced on September 23, 2026.
Market Landscape
This project illustrates the ongoing trend of densifying residential areas in Los Angeles to meet specific affordability mandates. It reflects a strategic industry pivot where developers downsize project scopes to navigate regulatory hurdles and zoning constraints in established neighborhoods.
Residents in the West Hills area may experience construction-related noise and traffic adjustments as crews prepare the lot for the new four-to-five-story building. The finalized unit count of 160 apartments will ultimately add to the city's senior affordable housing stock.
The takeaway
The successful commencement of this project shows how developers are adjusting residential plans to align with city approvals in competitive neighborhoods. Local stakeholders should monitor official city notices for future project milestones and community feedback opportunities.
Further reading
Learn more about local development updates by visiting the Los Angeles Construction section.
More information
For more details on city housing initiatives, visit the affordable housing information portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Urbanize LA.
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