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14801 W Sherman Way

Van Nuys, Los Angeles County, CA 91405 2218021034 191 units · 1974

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.

Code Enforcement Cases (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Van Nuys
Above average
avg 1.5
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 code enforcement cases (7y), above the Van Nuys average of 1.5.

Building characteristics
Units191
ZoningLAR4
Year built1974
Total area182,048 sq ft
Use code550
APN (Assessor's Parcel Number)2218021034
Ownership

Registered owner per LA County Assessor records.

Mailing address
4530 E Thousand Oaks Blvd Ste 100 Westlake Village Ca 91362

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Rent & eviction protection

Is 14801 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 1974
2 or more units
191 units
Use code
550
Zoning
LAR4
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 1974
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.

Augrented Insights
Initial analysis

The 191-unit residential building at 14801 W Sherman Way in Van Nuys, constructed in 1974 and currently owned by Camino Mercado Partners Limited, has undergone several significant developments in recent years. The property is actively engaged in seismic safety improvements, with current permits for comprehensive retrofit work using fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) materials, following prior voluntary retrofitting completed in 2013 to comply with the Non-Ductile Concrete Ordinance. Recent additions include telecommunications infrastructure upgrades completed in 2023, featuring new rooftop antennas, radio units, and a fuel generator. The building has demonstrated responsiveness to maintenance needs, as evidenced by multiple recent permits for window replacements and roofing work, including compliance with Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone requirements.

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Risk rating

How 14801 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

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.

Neighborhood percentile
1stpercentile

Out of 1877 buildings in this neighborhood, 1858 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
93%
No code
case
7%
Code case
likely
Model explanation

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Tax exemption status

Whether the property has a tax exemption — a proxy for owner-occupied vs. investment property.

311 calls (past 7 years)

MyLA311 service requests tied to this address over 7 years.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 99.2%
Moderate concern 0.7%
Severe concern 0.1%
Estimated probability of a code enforcement case in the next 12 months at each severity level.
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The story over time

14801 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 Jul 21
Illegal Dumping Item Pickup
Closed
Building PermitJul 18
Conversion of originally permitted "Reading Rooms" to ADU in units 305 & 1205.

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