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71321/2 N Valjean Ave

Van Nuys, Los Angeles County, CA 91406 2224009025 5 units · 1953

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, but recent activity points to a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

Code Enforcement Cases (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Van Nuys — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.4
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 code enforcement cases (7y), above the Van Nuys average of 1.4.

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

Building characteristics
Units5
ZoningLAMR1
Year built1953
Total area3,190 sq ft
Use code500
APN (Assessor's Parcel Number)2224009025
Ownership

Registered owner per LA County Assessor records.

Owner name
Mailing address
14250 Ventura Blvd 2Nd Fl Sherman Oaks Ca 91423

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Rent & eviction protection

Is 71321/2 N Valjean Ave 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
5 units
Use code
500
Zoning
LAMR1
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.

Augrented Insights
Initial analysis

The 5-unit residential building located at 71321/2 N Valjean Ave in Van Nuys, built in 1953 and currently owned by 7124 Valjean Lp, has a documented history of code enforcement and service requests over recent years. The most significant cluster of activity occurred in September 2022, when four pro-active code enforcement cases were opened and closed on the same day, all in the South Valley area. Prior to this, there were two similar pro-active code enforcement cases in February 2016, also in South Valley, which followed a troubling pattern of enforcement activity during that period. From April 2025 through April 2026, the property generated multiple MyLA311 service requests, including three "Information-Only" requests, as well as three requests related to waste management issues: two on March 19, 2025 (for metal/household appliances and bulky items) and one on June 25, 2025, specifically for illegal dumping item pickup. The building has generated a total of 144 service requests over the past seven years, including four code enforcement violations, though it's worth noting that the nature of these service requests has varied, with many being routine or informational in nature.

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Risk rating

How 71321/2 N Valjean Ave'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 Van Nuys 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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Property use type (1210)

The assessor's land-use classification for this parcel, which correlates with typical violation and complaint patterns.

Number of units

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

Building square footage

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 0%
Estimated probability of a code enforcement case in the next 12 months.
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71321/2 N Valjean Ave event timeline

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2026
MyLA311 Request Apr 28
Information-Only
Closed
MyLA311 RequestApr 18
Information-Only

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