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18401 W Sherman Way

Reseda, Los Angeles County, CA 91335 2119022015 3 units · 1953

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

Code Enforcement Cases (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Reseda — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 code enforcement cases (7y), at or below the Reseda average of 0.1.

We don't rank this building against its neighbors. The model's estimates for Reseda sit too close together for an ordering between them to mean anything.

Building characteristics
Units3
ZoningLAC2
Year built1953
Total area8,330 sq ft
Use code2100
APN (Assessor's Parcel Number)2119022015
Ownership

Registered owner per LA County Assessor records.

Mailing address
18355 Sherman Way Reseda Ca 91335

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Rent & eviction protection

Is 18401 W Sherman Way rent-stabilized?

The Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) caps annual rent increases and requires a legal reason to evict for most rental units first built on or before October 1, 1978. Here's how this building scores on the signals that usually point to coverage.

Built on/before Oct 1, 1978
Built 1953
2 or more units
3 units
Use code
2100
Zoning
LAC2
Likely covered by the RSO. Building age and unit count suggest most units fall under LA's Rent Stabilization Ordinance, which limits yearly rent increases and requires just cause to evict.

Based on LA County Assessor records. Coverage also extends to condos, townhomes, duplexes, and units attached to commercial buildings. Not legal advice — confirm with the LA Housing Department.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1953
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

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Initial analysis

The property at 18401 W Sherman Way in Reseda is a 3-unit residential building constructed in 1953 and currently owned by Darby Sherman Way LLC. Over the past seven years, the building has generated a total of 94 service requests through 311, with the most recent being multiple requests for graffiti removal in 2026. The frequency of graffiti incidents is notable, with three separate cases reported in May 2026 alone. The building's maintenance history shows one documented code enforcement case in 2016 related to outdoor advertisements and signage, although this appears to have been resolved within three months.

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Risk rating

How 18401 W Sherman Way's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of LA County code enforcement data — code enforcement cases, building & safety requests, foreclosure registrations, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that LA County will open a code enforcement case at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

LA County rarely opens code cases here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. LA County has opened cases here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
Not rated

We don't rank this building against its neighbors. The model's estimates within Reseda sit too close together for an ordering between them to mean anything.

Predicted 12-month outcome
99%
No code
case
1%
Code case
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Zoning: LAC2

Zoned LAC2 — commercial. Zoning shapes the building type and the violation patterns the model expects.

311 calls (past 7 years)

MyLA311 service requests tied to this address over 7 years.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 1%
Estimated probability of a code enforcement case in the next 12 months.
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The story over time

18401 W Sherman Way event timeline

Code enforcement cases, building & safety requests, foreclosure registrations, permits, and MyLA311 calls — most recent records in order.

2026
MyLA311 Request May 29
Graffiti Removal
Workorder Created
MyLA311 RequestMay 29
Graffiti Removal

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