PACIFIC PALISADES — April 28, 2025 — Hart Built Construction was hard at work Monday, demolishing and clearing four commercial properties on the 15000 block of Sunset Boulevard in downtown Pacific Palisades.
The properties, owned by the Community United Methodist Church of Pacific Palisades, were among the many structures heavily damaged by the devastating Palisades Fire earlier this year.
Chuck Hart, longtime Palisades resident and owner of Hart Built Construction, was on site personally overseeing the demolition. Hart Built Construction, based in Pacific Palisades, has been serving the community since 2001 and is known for its emphasis on craftsmanship, professionalism, and strict adherence to building codes.
The Community United Methodist Church, founded in 1922, was one of the town’s first structures. For over a century, its campus at 801 Via de la Paz served not only as a church and preschool but also as a vital gathering space for baptisms, weddings, funerals, plays, dances, volleyball games, and community events.
The historic building was destroyed in a matter of hours during the Palisades Fire on January 8, 2025.
The Palisades Fire, which ignited on January 7, 2025, rapidly expanded under severe drought conditions and hurricane-force Santa Ana winds. Burning approximately 23,448 acres and destroying nearly 7,000 structures, the fire led to widespread evacuations across Pacific Palisades, Malibu, and neighboring communities before it was fully contained on January 31.
Today, as downtown Pacific Palisades rebuilds, local contractors like Hart Built Construction are playing a critical role in clearing the way for renewal.
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