# LADBS Permit Search & Inspection Scraper (`crabwalker/ladbs-permit-scraper`) Actor Search LADBS permits and inspections by Los Angeles address or permit number. Export permit status, type, issue date, work details, and source URLs. - **URL**: https://apify.com/crabwalker/ladbs-permit-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [Crab Walker](https://apify.com/crabwalker) (community) - **Categories:** Real estate, Lead generation - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 0.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing from $50.00 / 1,000 completed ladbs searches This Actor is paid per event and usage. You are charged both the fixed price for specific events and for Apify platform usage. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are web data automations that power AI and operations. They run on the Apify platform to scrape websites, process data, connect APIs, and automate workflows. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## LADBS Permit Search & Inspection Scraper Search public Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety records by property address or 15-digit permit number. Export normalized permit information to JSON, CSV, Excel, XML, or other Apify dataset formats. ### What you can collect - Application and permit number - Property address - Permit type - Current permit status - Permit issue date when available - Work description - LADBS source URL - Search query and collection timestamp ### Common use cases - Monitor construction and renovation activity - Research permit history before a property transaction - Enrich real estate and property datasets - Track permit status changes - Find construction, contractor, and supplier opportunities - Connect LADBS data to scheduled workflows, webhooks, or AI agents ### Input Provide at least one address or permit number. ```json { "addresses": [ "200 N SPRING ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012" ], "permitNumbers": [ "19010-10000-00000" ], "maxResultsPerQuery": 100 } ```` #### Input fields | Field | Type | Description | | --- | --- | --- | | `addresses` | string\[] | Los Angeles property addresses. Include the ZIP code when possible to select the correct property. | | `permitNumbers` | string\[] | Complete 15-digit LADBS application or permit numbers. Dashes are optional. | | `maxResultsPerQuery` | integer | Maximum permit records returned for each search. | | `requestDelaySecs` | number | Optional delay between searches. | | `proxyConfiguration` | object | Advanced Apify proxy configuration. The default is recommended. | ### Output example ```json { "permitNumber": "19010-10000-00000", "address": "200 N SPRING ST LOS ANGELES CA 90012", "status": "Permit Finaled", "permitType": "Building", "workDescription": "INTERIOR ALTERATION", "issuedDate": "6/14/2019", "sourceUrl": "https://www.ladbsservices2.lacity.org/OnlineServices/PermitReport/PermitResults/...", "updatedAt": "2026-07-22T12:00:00.000Z", "query": "200 N SPRING ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012", "queryType": "address" } ``` Results are stored in the run's default dataset and can be downloaded from Apify Console or retrieved through the Apify API. ### Pricing The Actor charges **$0.05 per completed address or permit-number search**, plus Apify platform usage. Searches that fail before completion are not charged the search event. Batching multiple searches in one run reduces repeated startup overhead. ### Limitations - The Actor searches records exposed by the public LADBS Permit and Inspection Report service. - Address matching depends on LADBS data. Include a five-digit ZIP code where possible. - An address can contain more records than `maxResultsPerQuery`; increase the limit when you need a longer history. - Source availability and fields can change. Missing LADBS values are returned as `null`. - This Actor is not affiliated with or endorsed by LADBS or the City of Los Angeles. Use the data in accordance with applicable laws and the source website's terms. # Actor input Schema ## `addresses` (type: `array`): Los Angeles property addresses to search. ## `permitNumbers` (type: `array`): LADBS permit/application numbers to search. ## `maxResultsPerQuery` (type: `integer`): Maximum number of records returned for each search. ## `requestDelaySecs` (type: `number`): Optional delay between searches. Leave at zero for the lowest runtime cost. ## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`): Advanced Apify proxy settings. The default configuration is recommended. ## Actor input object example ```json { "addresses": [], "permitNumbers": [], "maxResultsPerQuery": 100, "requestDelaySecs": 0, "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": true, "apifyProxyGroups": [ "RESIDENTIAL" ], "apifyProxyCountry": "US" } } ``` # Actor output Schema ## `dataset` (type: `string`): No description # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = {}; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("crabwalker/ladbs-permit-scraper").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`); const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems(); items.forEach((item) => { console.dir(item); }); // 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs ``` ## Python example ```python from apify_client import ApifyClient # Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token # Replace '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = {} # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("crabwalker/ladbs-permit-scraper").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{}' | apify call crabwalker/ladbs-permit-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=crabwalker/ladbs-permit-scraper", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "LADBS Permit Search & Inspection Scraper", "description": "Search LADBS permits and inspections by Los Angeles address or permit number. Export permit status, type, issue date, work details, and source URLs.", "version": "1.0", "x-build-id": "OSlsOjKXRLseVEsTQ" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/crabwalker~ladbs-permit-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-crabwalker-ladbs-permit-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/crabwalker~ladbs-permit-scraper/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-crabwalker-ladbs-permit-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/crabwalker~ladbs-permit-scraper/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-crabwalker-ladbs-permit-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "addresses": { "title": "Addresses", "type": "array", "description": "Los Angeles property addresses to search.", "default": [], "items": { "type": "string" } }, "permitNumbers": { "title": "Permit Numbers", "type": "array", "description": "LADBS permit/application numbers to search.", "default": [], "items": { "type": "string" } }, "maxResultsPerQuery": { "title": "Max Results Per Query", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 500, "type": "integer", "description": "Maximum number of records returned for each search.", "default": 100 }, "requestDelaySecs": { "title": "Request Delay (seconds)", "minimum": 0, "maximum": 60, "type": "number", "description": "Optional delay between searches. Leave at zero for the lowest runtime cost.", "default": 0 }, "proxyConfiguration": { "title": "Proxy Configuration", "type": "object", "description": "Advanced Apify proxy settings. The default configuration is recommended.", "default": { "useApifyProxy": true, "apifyProxyGroups": [ "RESIDENTIAL" ], "apifyProxyCountry": "US" } } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { "type": "string" }, "startedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "finishedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "status": { "type": "string", "example": "READY" }, "meta": { "type": "object", "properties": { "origin": { "type": "string", "example": "API" }, "userAgent": { "type": "string" } } }, "stats": { "type": "object", "properties": { "inputBodyLen": { "type": "integer", "example": 2000 }, "rebootCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "restartCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "resurrectCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "computeUnits": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "options": { "type": "object", "properties": { "build": { "type": "string", "example": "latest" }, "timeoutSecs": { "type": "integer", "example": 300 }, "memoryMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 1024 }, "diskMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 2048 } } }, "buildId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultKeyValueStoreId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultDatasetId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultRequestQueueId": { "type": "string" }, "buildNumber": { "type": "string", "example": "1.0.0" }, "containerUrl": { "type": "string" }, "usage": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 1 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "usageTotalUsd": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "usageUsd": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } } } } } } } } } ```