139211/2 W Vanowen St
This building has far more open problems than almost any other building in the neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.
This building has 3 code enforcement cases (7y), above the Van Nuys average of 1.5.
What's in the 139211/2 W Vanowen St report
| Units | 4 |
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| Zoning | LAR1 |
| Year built | 1948 |
| Total area | 3,081 sq ft |
| Use code | 400 |
| APN (Assessor's Parcel Number) | 2216017011 |
Registered owner per LA County Assessor records.
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Unlock complete reportIs 139211/2 W Vanowen St 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.
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.
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.
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.
The property at 139211/2 W Vanowen St in Van Nuys, owned by Vanowen Terrace LLC, is a 4-unit building constructed in 1948 that has experienced significant recent activity. The building is currently undergoing major changes, with approved plans for a new 19-unit, 4-story affordable housing project under the CHIP ordinance density bonus submitted in April 2026, following demolition permits issued in early 2024 for both a 1-story single-family dwelling and a 3-unit apartment building on the site. The property has had three code enforcement violations in the past seven years, with the most recent being a general code investigation in mid-2025 and two nuisance abatement cases from April 2023 to December 2024. The building has generated moderate service requests through the 311 system, primarily in recent years, with six requests related to graffiti removal and two information-only requests between 2024 and 2026. The property has also undergone several demolition-related permit applications between 2021 and 2023, indicating preparatory work for the planned redevelopment. While the building has experienced code violations and nuisance issues, the current focus appears to be on redevelopment rather than ongoing maintenance concerns.
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How 139211/2 W Vanowen St'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
Grade A–B — Low risk
LA County rarely opens code cases here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.
Grade C — Moderate risk
Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.
Grade D–F — High risk
Elevated violation and complaint history. LA County has opened cases here before and is statistically likely to again.
Out of 1877 buildings in this neighborhood, 1821 are predicted to be safer.
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139211/2 W Vanowen St event timeline
Code enforcement cases, building & safety requests, foreclosure registrations, permits, and MyLA311 calls — most recent records in order.
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Full history back to 2018 — violations, complaints, permits, and 311 calls.
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LA County public datasets for this parcel — code enforcement cases, permits, MyLA311 calls, building & safety requests, and foreclosure registrations.
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Open customer service requests filed with LA County Building & Safety about this property.
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