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3960 N Carpenter Ave

Studio City, Los Angeles County, CA 91604 2369027032 26 units · 1986

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.

Code Enforcement Cases (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Studio City — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.0
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 code enforcement cases (7y), at or below the Studio City average of 0.0.

We don't rank this building against its neighbors. The model's estimates for Studio City sit too close together for an ordering between them to mean anything.

Building characteristics
Units26
ZoningLARD1.5
Year built1986
Total area33,600 sq ft
Use code501
APN (Assessor's Parcel Number)2369027032
Ownership

Registered owner per LA County Assessor records.

Owner name
Mailing address
24405 Chestnut St Ste 105 Newhall Ca 91321

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Rent & eviction protection

Is 3960 N Carpenter 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 1986
2 or more units
26 units
Use code
501
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 1986
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 26-unit multifamily building at 3960 N Carpenter Avenue in Studio City, owned by PBM 2 LLC, has undergone significant recent modifications and has an active history of maintenance and community engagement. Most notably, the property has successfully converted both an existing office/storage room (November 2023) and a gym/rec room (July 2021) into additional dwelling units (ADUs) under the California Government Code Section 65852.2, demonstrating compliance with state regulations and providing additional housing units. The building's maintenance record shows consistent attention to upkeep, with 31 building safety inspections conducted over the past seven years, though the recent spike in service requests (with six logged in early 2026 alone) and three requests in 2026 specifically for illegal dumping and graffiti removal suggests increased attention to building and neighborhood maintenance. While the total of 65 service requests and 16 building permits over the seven-year period may appear substantial, it represents an average of approximately nine service requests and two building permits per year, indicating regular building operations and maintenance rather than any significant pattern of neglect or safety concerns. The building's owner has actively pursued modernization and expansion of housing units through permitted conversions, demonstrating an ongoing commitment to property improvement and regulatory compliance.

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Risk rating

How 3960 N Carpenter 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.

Neighborhood percentile
Not rated

We don't rank this building against its neighbors. The model's estimates within Studio City sit too close together for an ordering between them to mean anything.

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.

Property use type (500)

The assessor's land-use classification for this parcel, which correlates with typical violation and complaint patterns.

Location

Precise location is a proxy for area-level risk — some LA County neighborhoods have systematically higher code-enforcement activity.

311 calls, owner's portfolio

MyLA311 service requests across all of this owner's properties over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 0%
Estimated probability of a code enforcement case in the next 12 months.
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3960 N Carpenter Ave event timeline

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

2026
MyLA311 Request May 22
Service Not Complete
Closed
MyLA311 RequestMar 16
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