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17970 W Ventura Blvd

Encino, Los Angeles County, CA 91316 2182001011 3 units · 1957

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

Code Enforcement Cases (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Encino — not a forecast
Above average
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1
FewerMore

This building has 1 code enforcement cases (7y), above the Encino average of 0.0.

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

Building characteristics
Units3
ZoningLAC4
Year built1957
Total area2,363 sq ft
Use code2100
APN (Assessor's Parcel Number)2182001011
Ownership

Registered owner per LA County Assessor records.

Owner name
Mailing address
4517 Ellenita Ave Tarzana Ca 91356

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Rent & eviction protection

Is 17970 W Ventura Blvd 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 1957
2 or more units
3 units
Use code
2100
Zoning
LAC4
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 1957
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 17970 W Ventura Blvd in Encino is a three-unit building constructed in 1957, currently owned by Sherry Tr Safavi. The building's recent history shows significant activity regarding both improvements and compliance matters. Most notably, there is an active building permit from October 2024 proposing a substantial 21'x41' addition to the existing structure, associated with a department order effective September 2024, indicating an active effort to address previous code compliance matters. Just prior to this, in October 2023, a roof replacement was completed with compliance to local fire safety and Cool Roof requirements.

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Risk rating

How 17970 W Ventura Blvd'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 Encino sit too close together for an ordering between them to mean anything.

Predicted 12-month outcome
100%
No code
case
0%
Code case
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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ZIP code (91316)

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Building square footage

Larger buildings tend to have more systems that can need maintenance.

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 0%
Estimated probability of a code enforcement case in the next 12 months.
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The story over time

17970 W Ventura Blvd event timeline

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

2026
MyLA311 Request Jun 16
General Street Inspection
Closed
MyLA311 RequestMay 30
Graffiti Removal

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