16655 W Vanowen St
This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.
This building has 0 code enforcement cases (7y), at or below the Lake Balboa average of 0.1.
What's in the 16655 W Vanowen St report
| Units | 19 |
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| Zoning | LARD2 |
| Year built | 1964 |
| Total area | 19,067 sq ft |
| Use code | 501 |
| APN (Assessor's Parcel Number) | 2225009012 |
Registered owner per LA County Assessor records.
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Unlock complete reportIs 16655 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 19-unit residential building at 16655 W Vanowen St in Lake Balboa, built in 1964 and currently owned by Upside Real Estate Holding, has experienced several notable occurrences over the past year. Most significantly, there has been a concerning pattern of graffiti incidents, with three reported cases in 2025 alone, occurring between January and July of that year. Additionally, there have been two homeless encampment situations reported in early 2025, with one still pending resolution as of December 2024, and another instance involving metal/household appliances that was resolved in March 2025. The building's documented history over the past seven years shows a total of 53 service requests, one building permit, and 25 building safety inspections, though the specific nature and outcomes of these inspections and requests are not detailed in the available records. While the frequency of service requests may suggest some ongoing maintenance and community issues in the vicinity, the relatively low number of building permits could indicate limited structural changes to the property during this period.
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How 16655 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 146 buildings in this neighborhood, 4 are predicted to be safer.
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16655 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 2022 — 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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