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12948 W Valleyheart Dr

Studio City, Los Angeles County, CA 91604 2375022043 36 units · 1996

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
Units36
ZoningLAR3
Year built1996
Total area36,178 sq ft
Use code501
APN (Assessor's Parcel Number)2375022043
Ownership

Registered owner per LA County Assessor records.

Mailing address
17404 Ventura Blvd Encino Ca 91316

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Rent & eviction protection

Is 12948 W Valleyheart Dr 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 1996
2 or more units
36 units
Use code
501
Zoning
LAR3
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 1996
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.

Augrented Insights
Initial analysis

The 36-unit residential building at 12948 W Valleyheart Drive in Studio City, built in 1996 and owned by 21 Valleyheart Associates, has demonstrated regular maintenance and compliance with building standards over recent years. The most significant recent improvement was the July 2025 installation of 12 dual-glazed doors, meeting National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) certification requirements and complying with California Title 24 energy efficiency standards. The building's permit history shows minimal activity, with only two other permits issued in the past seven years with a combined valuation of $6,000, while the MyLA311 service request records reveal 121 calls for service over the same period.

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Risk rating

How 12948 W Valleyheart Dr'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

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Neighborhood: Studio City

Located in Studio City. The neighborhood captures local housing-market and code-enforcement patterns that affect all properties in the area.

Location

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Number of units

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 0%
Estimated probability of a code enforcement case in the next 12 months.
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The story over time

12948 W Valleyheart Dr event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Jul 21
SUPPLEMENTAL PERMIT TO 25041-90000-58310 TO INSTALL 1, 200A, 120/208V, 3 PHASE EV PANEL AND FEEDED SERVING 6 PERMITTED LEVEL 2 EV CHARGERS
Issued
MyLA311 RequestJun 25
Illegal Dumping Item Pickup

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