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2229 South Spaulding Avenue AKA 2225 South Spaulding Avenue / Building and Safety / Lien

Council File 25-0160-S145

Introduced
2025-10-20
Last changed
2026-05-19
Status
open
Expires
2028-05-19
Initiated by
Department of Building and Safety
References
Assessors Parcel (APN): 5064-028-020 Case: 787205Invoice: 812068-3

Brief

The Department of Building and Safety initiated a lien action against the property at 2229 South Spaulding Avenue (also known as 2225 South Spaulding Avenue, APN 5064-028-020). The lien secures payment for work performed or costs incurred by the city, likely related to building code violations or required demolition. After several continuances, Council unanimously adopted the lien on May 19, 2026, subject to reconsideration under Council Rule 51.

Full summary

This file involves a lien sought by the Department of Building and Safety against the property at 2229 South Spaulding Avenue (also identified as 2225 South Spaulding Avenue) to recover costs associated with nuisance abatement, code violation non-compliance, and/or annual inspection charges. The lien was initiated after the property owner failed to pay fees and penalties tied to the city's enforcement action under the Los Angeles Municipal Code and Los Angeles Administrative Code. The Department submitted its lien application on October 20, 2025, dated September 30, 2025. The file was referred to Council and then continued multiple times between December 2025 and April 2026 before reaching a final hearing in May 2026. At the May 19, 2026 Council meeting, Councilmember Heather Hutt of the 10th District introduced an amended motion directing the Department of Building and Safety to waive the total amount owed on the case in full. The waiver covers not only the principal charges but also all accumulated interest, late fees, title report fees, non-compliance fees, and late charges associated with the enforcement case. The Council adopted the amended item unanimously, 15-0, subject to reconsideration under Council Rule 51. The effect of the Council's action is that the lien — rather than being confirmed and placed against the property — is to be extinguished through a complete waiver of the debt. The file remains open through May 19, 2028.

Activity (9)

  • 2026-05-19 Council adopted item, subject to reconsideration, pursuant to Council Rule 51.
  • 2026-04-22 Council continued item to May 19, 2026 .
  • 2026-02-24 Council continued item to April 22, 2026 .
  • 2026-02-20 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on February 24, 2026.
  • 2026-01-14 Council continued item to February 24, 2026 .
  • 2025-12-10 Council continued item to January 14, 2026 .
  • 2025-12-05 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on December 10, 2025.
  • 2025-10-21 Department of Building and Safety document(s) referred to Council.
  • 2025-10-20 Document submitted by Department of Building and Safety, dated September 30, 2025.

Documents (10)

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