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5750 N Sepulveda Blvd

Van Nuys, Los Angeles County, CA 91411 2243004004 18 units · 1950

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
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 code enforcement cases (7y), above the Van Nuys average of 1.5.

Building characteristics
Units18
ZoningLARAS4
Year built1950
Total area5,826 sq ft
Use code1820
APN (Assessor's Parcel Number)2243004004
Ownership

Registered owner per LA County Assessor records.

Mailing address
5746 Sepulveda Blvd Van Nuys Ca 91411

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Rent & eviction protection

Is 5750 N Sepulveda Blvd 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 1950
2 or more units
18 units
Use code
1820
Zoning
LARAS4
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 1950
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.

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Initial analysis

The 18-unit, 1950-built property at 5750 N Sepulveda Blvd in Van Nuys, currently owned by El Cortez Motel Inc, is undergoing significant changes as evidenced by multiple recent permits issued in 2026 for re-roofing work, with particular attention to fire safety requirements including Class A or B roof coverings and Cool Roof products as mandated by the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) regulations. A notable recent development is the submission of demolition permits in January 2023 for both the hotel and apartment portions of the two-story building, suggesting a potential complete redevelopment of the site. The building's history includes several code enforcement investigations and pro-active inspections between 2010 and 2025, with three violations recorded in the past seven years and a total of 84 building safety inspections during the same period. While the most recent service requests to MyLA311 in 2026 have primarily concerned animal-related issues on or near the property, these are not indicative of building safety or habitability concerns. The property's documented history shows regular maintenance and regulatory compliance efforts, particularly in recent months with the issuance of multiple roofing permits and associated safety requirements, though the submitted demolition permits suggest a substantial forthcoming change to the property's status.

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Risk rating

How 5750 N Sepulveda Blvd'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
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Out of 1877 buildings in this neighborhood, 1877 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
52%
No code
case
48%
Code case
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

ZIP code (91331)

The ZIP code captures local housing-market and code-enforcement patterns that affect all properties in the area.

Building square footage

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

Number of units

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 57.7%
Moderate concern 42.2%
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

5750 N Sepulveda Blvd event timeline

Code enforcement cases, building & safety requests, foreclosure registrations, permits, and MyLA311 calls — most recent records in order.

2026
Building Permit Jun 02
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over new solid sheathing (20) Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ). For residential roof replacement > 50% of the total roof area, apply Cool Roof Product labeled and certified by Cool Roofing Rating Council (CRRC). Cool Roof may be required for non-residential buildings per Title 24, Part 6, Section 141.0(b)2B."COMPLY WITH DEPARTMENT ORDER effective date10/27/2025. PERMIT WILL EXPIRE 30 DAYS FROM ISSUANCE DATE".
$10,000 · Issued
MyLA311 RequestMay 12
Animal Confined

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