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Still Point: Detached ADU

Name: Still Point: Detached ADU
Brand: NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development
Availability: InStock

by EEREEDetached ADU

Pre-approved in New York City, New York, Manhattan and 4 more places, not in Los Angeles. Building it in Los Angeles would need the city's full plan review.

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

472.5

Sq Ft

About this design

New York embraces a wide range of family structures and housing models, yet this ADU is conceived as a flexible dwelling for one to two residents at different stages of life. Its streamlined form reduces construction costs, thereby easing the financial burden on homeowners, while allowing adaptation to diverse rear yards. The proposed exterior cladding provides a wide palette of colors and finishes, enabling the ADU to express its own identity while maintaining harmony with the existing home. Supported by multiple vendors and systems, it offers affordability and choice, while carefully composed openings maximize natural light, ventilation, and energy efficiency. Pre-approved ADU design from New York City's “ADU for You” Pre-Approved Plan Library (NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development). Designed by EEREE. The pre-approved plan set is obtained from the design professional who owns it; a site-specific review and filing with the NYC Department of Buildings is still required before construction.

Site Plan

See how this design fits on your lot. Drag the ADU footprint to explore placement options.

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Legend

Lot Boundary

Setbacks (5' side/5' rear)

Structure Buffer (10')

Existing Structures

ADU (15' x 31.5')

Setback Conflict

Valid Placement

ADU fits within the buildable zone, respecting all setbacks.

Measured

Side lot line154'-1" / 5' min

Rear lot line75'-1" / 5' min

Side lot line167'-4" / 5' min

Side lot line376'-1" / 5' min

Side lot line376'-2" / 5' min

To nearest structure10'-1"

Shortest distance from the unit to each controlling line, from the county parcel map. Good to a foot or two; not a survey.

Property

Lot Size50,000 sq ft

CityCA

Structures2

ADU Design

Footprint15' x 31.5'

Area472.5 sq ft

Height15'

Setbacks

Front Yard15 ft

Side Yard5 ft

Rear Yard5 ft

From Structure10 ft

Max Height16 ft

This site plan is for preliminary planning only. Setback data is based on general municipal guidelines and may not reflect site-specific conditions, easements, or recent zoning changes. Always consult with a licensed professional before proceeding.

3D Site View

The ADU at your chosen placement alongside the existing structures on the lot. The navy outline marks the lot boundary; the gray outline marks the buildable area inside the setbacks. Move or rotate the ADU above and the 3D view follows.

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Features & Specifications

Design Details

Style: Contemporary

Foundation: Slab

Dimensions: 31.5' x 15' x 15'

ADA Accessible

Supporting Documents

Publicly available

Supplemental materials published by NYC HPD for this design: the architect's design questionnaire and reference geometry. These are not the pre-approved construction drawing set; the full plan set is obtained directly from the architect. A site-specific review and filing with the NYC Department of Buildings is required before construction.

Design Questionnaire (PDF)

Architect's NYC HPD design submission (not the plan set)

Plan Details

ADU TypeDetached

Building ShapeRectangular

Construction TypeStick-built

Architectural StyleContemporary

Architectural FeaturesOutdoor Deck

AppliancesDishwasher Washer/Dryer Refrigerator

Exterior Dimensions15′ W × 31.5′ L × 15′ H

Ceiling Height: Bathroom8 ft

Ceiling Height: Living Space8.5 to 13 ft

Ceiling Height: Sleeping Space8.5 to 13 ft

Materials & Finishes

Facade MaterialCorrugated metal panel

General FlooringPower trowel finish, seal with water-based sealer Power trowel finish seal with water-based sealer

Kitchen FlooringPower trowel finish, seal with water-based sealer Power trowel finish seal with water-based sealer

Bathroom FlooringTile

Accessibility

Is the ADU designed with architectural barriers such as steps at the entrance or between rooms?Yes

Is the ADU designed with assistive railings (grab bars) installed in the bathroom?Yes

Is the ADU designed to accommodate a wheelchair users?Yes

Sustainability

Mechanical Systems & Building Envelope

Is the ADU designed to incorporate a heat pump that operates with higher-than-minimum equipment efficiencies according to HPDs Electric Heating Policy?Yes

Is the ADU designed to incorporate drain-water or wastewater heat recovery?Yes

Does the ADUs insulation exceed the minimum requirements for New York City Energy Conservation Code (NYCECC)?Yes

Is the ADU designed to harvest, treat, and reuse greywater to meet a portion of the project’s non-potable water needs?Yes

Is the ADU designed with windows with a U-Factor of ≤ 0.27?Yes

Is the ADU designed with windows with a Solar Heat Gain Efficient (SHGC) of ≤ 0.4?Yes

What is the Window to Wall Ratio (WWR) of the ADU?Not Applicable

Material Sourcing & Circularity

Is the ADU design specified to use building materials or products have been extracted, harvested or recovered, as well as manufactured within a 500-mile radius of the project site?Yes

If the ADU is designed to use wood as a construction material, is it designed to use wood from a sustainable forest?Yes

If the ADU is designed to use concrete as a construction material, is it designed to use low-carbon concrete?Yes

If the ADU is designed to use steel as a construction material, is it designed to use recycled steel and/or steel from electric arc furnaces (EAFs)?Yes

Design Professional

EEREE

Registered Design Professional: Boram Lee Jung

Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn NY

shokdo@gmail.com

Contact the Registered Design Professional for details on building this pre-approved design on your lot.

3D Massing Model

An interactive 3D model of the design’s massing (its overall form and scale). Drag to orbit, scroll to zoom.

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Pre-Approved / Standard Plan Cities

New York CityNew YorkManhattanBrooklynQueensBronxStaten Island

Permit Fee Estimate

Jurisdiction

Detected from address

Some West LA and Studio City pockets are unincorporated LA County. Confirm your jurisdiction with the local building department if you are near a boundary.

New sewer lateral required (most ADUs reuse the existing one)Parcel is in a Hillside Ordinance Area (adds grading + hillside review)Fire sprinklers required (SB 1226 may exempt small attached ADUs)New water meter / service install neededNew electric service / sub-panel install needed

Estimated Build Cost Range

Based on square footage and regional construction averages

Low estimate$100,000

High estimate$140,000

Estimated range$100,000 to $140,000

This range is a speculative estimate based on typical LA-area construction costs ($350 to $600 per square foot) and the plan's square footage. It does not account for site conditions, permitting fees, utility connections, or material selections. Actual costs must be validated with a licensed general contractor or the plan's architect before making any financial decisions.

Rental Income Estimate

Build Location

Los Angeles, CA

Financing Your Build

Most homeowners finance ADU construction rather than paying cash. These are the common routes. Talk to a lender you choose; A-du does not arrange loans.

Illustrative payment on a $120,000 build~$1,041/mo

Illustration only, assuming a 20-year fixed loan at 8.5% APR on the estimated build-cost midpoint. Your rate, term, and eligibility depend on the lender and your finances. This is not an offer of credit; financing is provided by third-party lenders, subject to their approval.

Renovation & ADU construction loans

Lenders that underwrite on your home’s value after the ADU is built, often the best fit when current equity doesn’t cover the build.

Home equity (HELOC / home equity loan)

For owners with substantial equity, a line of credit against the home is typically the simplest and fastest route to fund construction.

Grants & public programs

California periodically funds ADU grant programs (e.g. the CalHFA ADU Grant for predevelopment costs, when funded). Worth checking before you borrow.

About the designer

EEREE

Plan contact: Boram Lee Jung

Pre-approved ADU design from NYC HPD's “ADU for You” Pre-Approved Plan Library: “Still Point” by EEREE. Reviewed for general code and zoning compliance by New York City. The plan set is free to use through the programme. The Registered Design Professional named above is the author of the design.

Source & Availability

Government Source

Pre-approved plan from NYC HPD

Important Information

Price on claim

1 bd

1 ba

696 sq ft

ADU93: 1-story, 1-bedroom with options

by Butterfly Dwellings, Inc.

Price on claim

1 bd

1 ba

702 sq ft

Free

Published free by NYC HPD

$100,000 to $140,000

Estimated Build Cost

Actual costs may vary based on location and materials

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About the designer

EEREE

Plan contact: Boram Lee Jung

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