5631 N Kester Ave
Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.
This building has 0 code enforcement cases (7y), at or below 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 5631 N Kester Ave report
| Units | 11 |
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| Zoning | LAR3 |
| Year built | 1961 |
| Total area | 11,380 sq ft |
| Use code | 501 |
| APN (Assessor's Parcel Number) | 2243010046 |
Registered owner per LA County Assessor records.
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Unlock complete reportIs 5631 N Kester 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.
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 11-unit residential building at 5631 N Kester Ave in Van Nuys, constructed in 1961 and currently owned by 5625 Kester LLC, has undergone several significant developments in recent years. Most notably, a Class A or B re-roofing project valued at $33,500 was completed in 2025, meeting the requirements for the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and incorporating Cool Roof technology, which represents a substantial and necessary property improvement. In 2021, there was an attempt to convert an existing space into an accessory dwelling unit, though this permit was returned for corrections. The building has experienced some maintenance and environmental challenges, as evidenced by 19 311 service requests in the past seven years, including multiple illegal dumping incidents in 2025, with four such requests recorded in August 2025 alone. The property has undergone regular oversight, with 22 building safety inspections conducted over the past seven years, though no serious code violations are presently indicated. Three sets of Pro-Active Code Enforcement cases were opened and closed in 2017 and 2019, with no apparent ongoing concerns. While the building has had its share of miscellaneous complaints, particularly between 2014-2015, most have been resolved promptly, and recent service requests suggest improved property management, with all 311 complaints being addressed within reasonable time frames.
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How 5631 N Kester 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.
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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5631 N Kester Ave 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 0014 — 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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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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