Independent Los Angeles builder John Gregorchuk spent over a decade navigating delays, shifting requirements, and a maze of unclear rules—just to build housing on land he already owns. At one point, he created a chart to track what no one at the city could explain. His experience shows how red tape, appeals, and siloed departments can quietly stall housing projects in Los Angeles.

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