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5709 N Kester Ave

Van Nuys, Los Angeles County, CA 91411 2243014040 8 units · 1988

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.

Code Enforcement Cases (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Van Nuys
At or below average
avg 1.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 code enforcement cases (7y), at or below the Van Nuys average of 1.5.

Building characteristics
Units8
ZoningLARD1.5
Year built1988
Total area7,298 sq ft
Use code500
APN (Assessor's Parcel Number)2243014040
Ownership

Registered owner per LA County Assessor records.

Mailing address
10452 Kling St Toluca Lake Ca 91602

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Rent & eviction protection

Is 5709 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.

Built on/before Oct 1, 1978
Built 1988
2 or more units
8 units
Use code
500
Zoning
LARD1.5
Likely not RSO-covered. Buildings first occupied after October 1, 1978 are generally exempt from the LA RSO — but the statewide Tenant Protection Act below may still apply.

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 1988
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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 8-unit residential building at 5709 N Kester Ave in Van Nuys, owned by Andy E and Jan S Goldman Trusts, was constructed in 1988 and has recently undergone significant maintenance with a completed re-roofing project in April 2025, utilizing Class A materials as required in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. The property's maintenance record shows regular upkeep, with 10 building safety inspections conducted over the past seven years and one substantial building permit worth $40,000. The 311 service request history for the same period is relatively minimal, totaling 7 requests, with the most recent involving the disposal of metal/household appliances in August 2024.

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Risk rating

How 5709 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

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
96thpercentile

Out of 1877 buildings in this neighborhood, 75 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
100%
No code
case
0%
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.

Building square footage

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

Zoning: LARD2

Zoned LARD2 — restricted-density multi-family. Zoning shapes the building type and the violation patterns the model expects.

ZIP code (91345)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 99.8%
Moderate concern 0.1%
Severe concern 0.0%
Estimated probability of a code enforcement case in the next 12 months at each severity level.
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The story over time

5709 N Kester Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Apr 29
Re-roof with Class A or B material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over EXISTING solid sheathing __60__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 Roof Rating Council (CRRC). Cool Roof may be required for non-residential buildings per Title 24, Part 6, Section 141.0(b) 2B.
$40,000 · Permit Finaled

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