5524 N Kester Ave
This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 Sherman Oaks average of 0.0.
What's in the 5524 N Kester Ave report
| Units | 2 |
|---|---|
| Zoning | LARD2 |
| Year built | 1951 |
| Total area | 1,872 sq ft |
| Use code | 200 |
| APN (Assessor's Parcel Number) | 2249028002 |
Registered owner per LA County Assessor records.
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Unlock complete reportIs 5524 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 property at 5524 N Kester Ave in Sherman Oaks is a two-unit residential building constructed in 1951, currently owned by James N. and Jane Trd Ban. The building's official record shows minimal code enforcement activity, with only one proactive inspection documented in August 2017, which was resolved on the same day. Over the past seven years, there have been four documented service requests through the MyLA311 system, with the most recent occurring in January 2026 for illegal dumping pickup. The majority of service requests relate to waste management issues, including three separate incidents of illegal dumping in 2022, and two instances of bulky item disposal (2017 and 2022). Additionally, there have been two reported cases of discarded metal or household appliances, one in June 2016 and another in February 2022, with all service requests being promptly resolved within two to three days of being filed. While the building has experienced several waste management issues over the years, these appear to be limited to external cleanup matters rather than interior or structural concerns, as no significant code violations or interior maintenance issues have been reported in the available data.
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How 5524 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.
Out of 1159 buildings in this neighborhood, 916 are predicted to be safer.
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5524 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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LA County public datasets for this parcel — code enforcement cases, permits, MyLA311 calls, building & safety requests, and foreclosure registrations.
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