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14858 W Polk St

Sylmar, Los Angeles County, CA 91342 2506032012 2 units · 1954

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.

Code Enforcement Cases (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Sylmar
At or below average
avg 0.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 code enforcement cases (7y), at or below the Sylmar average of 0.1.

Building characteristics
Units2
ZoningLAR2
Year built1954
Total area1,790 sq ft
Use code200
APN (Assessor's Parcel Number)2506032012
Ownership

Registered owner per LA County Assessor records.

Mailing address
14858 Polk St Sylmar Ca 91342

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Rent & eviction protection

Is 14858 W Polk St 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 1954
2 or more units
2 units
Use code
200
Zoning
LAR2
Likely covered by the RSO. Building age and unit count suggest most units fall under LA's Rent Stabilization Ordinance, which limits yearly rent increases and requires just cause to evict.

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 1954
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

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 two-unit residential property at 14858 W Polk St in Sylmar, owned by Jose and Martha Montes and Pedro and Maria Montes, was constructed in 1954 and has generated a total of 28 service requests through the MyLA311 system over the past seven years. The building's most recent recorded incidents primarily relate to waste management and environmental concerns, with the most notable being a tree emergency response in June 2026. There has been a recurring pattern of item pickup requests, with four such cases recorded in 2026 alone (March, May, and November), suggesting ongoing issues with debris or unwanted materials in the vicinity. A significant incident involving an animal complaint or violation was reported in October 2025, which remained open for nearly two months before resolution. These service requests, while not indicating any structural or safety concerns within the building itself, do reflect some community maintenance challenges in the immediate area.

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Risk rating

How 14858 W Polk St'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
25thpercentile

Out of 310 buildings in this neighborhood, 232 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
99%
No code
case
1%
Code case
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood: Mission Hills

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

Building square footage

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

Year built

Older construction is associated with higher maintenance and code-violation risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 95.4%
Moderate concern 4.5%
Severe concern 0.1%
Estimated probability of a code enforcement case in the next 12 months at each severity level.
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The story over time

14858 W Polk St event timeline

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

2026
MyLA311 Request Jun 15
Tree Emergency
Closed
MyLA311 RequestMay 21
Item Pickups

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