Answer
Can I add ADUs to my existing apartment building?
Yes. California state law lets multifamily owners add ADUs to existing apartment buildings — typically detached ADUs in the yard/parking area plus non-livable-space conversions inside the building envelope. Rules cap what cities can require (parking, setbacks, size). Buyers pay real premiums for buildings with clear ADU upside. Verify per-parcel with the city.
How the math works
A detached ADU costs $250K–$450K in LA to build turnkey and adds $2,500–$4,500/month of rent. Cap rate on the incremental NOI often exceeds 8–10%.
What buyers pay for
Even without construction, a documented ADU-feasibility plan (site plan, unit count, budget) adds tangible value. We call it out explicitly in the OM.
Local context
This answer reflects how deals actually trade in Cameron Samimi's core coverage area: the South Bay (Torrance, Redondo Beach, Hawthorne, Lawndale, Gardena, El Segundo), Long Beach (Alamitos Beach, Belmont Heights, Wrigley, Bixby Knolls, Downtown), and Westside LA. Pricing, rent regulation, and buyer depth differ materially between these submarkets — verify the specifics for your property before acting.
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