15548 W Vanowen St
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.
This building has 5 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.
What's in the 15548 W Vanowen St report
| Units | 15 |
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| Zoning | LAR3 |
| Year built | 1948 |
| Total area | 7,484 sq ft |
| Use code | 500 |
| APN (Assessor's Parcel Number) | 2234005041 |
Registered owner per LA County Assessor records.
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Unlock complete reportIs 15548 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 15-unit apartment building at 15548 W Vanowen St in Van Nuys, constructed in 1948 and currently owned by 15546 50 Vanowen LLC, has experienced several significant developments in recent years. Most notably, in September 2024, the property was issued permits for two substantial improvements: the construction of a new detached 1-story accessory dwelling unit and conversion of an existing garage into an ADU, along with the transformation of a storage room into a laundry facility. The building has maintained consistent regulatory engagement, with 25 building safety inspections conducted over the past seven years and five code enforcement violations recorded, though all were promptly closed on the same day they were opened in August 2022. The property has generated a notable volume of service requests through MyLA311, with 209 recorded in the past seven years, including six recent requests between April and December 2025, primarily related to item pickups and illegal dumping, as well as five information-only inquiries. The building's permit activity over the past seven years shows a total valuation of $100,000 across 12 permits, indicating ongoing maintenance and improvements to the property.
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How 15548 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
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.
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.
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15548 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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Code enforcement cases at this property that have been resolved and closed — the historical enforcement record.
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Building permits issued by LA County for new construction, alterations, and repairs at this parcel.
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Electrical permits issued for this parcel — rewiring, panel upgrades, EV chargers, solar tie-ins.
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MyLA311 service requests recorded at this parcel — maintenance complaints and quality-of-life requests.
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Closed customer service requests filed with LA County Building & Safety about this property.
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Open customer service requests filed with LA County Building & Safety about this property.
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LA County Department of Public Health inspections of this property for housing and sanitation code compliance.
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