Brief

The Los Angeles Housing Department has submitted a matter regarding 4105 South Muirfield Road for consideration under the REAP (Real Estate Acquisition Program). The file was referred to the Housing Committee on September 9, 2026, and is currently scheduled for committee discussion on September 16, 2026. Specific details about the proposed action are not disclosed in the available activity log.

Full summary

The 18-unit apartment building at 4105 South Muirfield Road in Los Angeles, owned by Avanath Baldwin Village LP, was placed into the Rent Escrow Account Program in May 2025 after LAHD's Code Enforcement Division cited 26 violations across 7 units. The violations covered fire warning devices, fire protection equipment, electrical systems, and general maintenance. Under REAP, tenants pay reduced rents into a city-held escrow account rather than directly to the landlord — a financial pressure mechanism designed to push property owners to make required repairs. LAHD has now determined that all cited violations have been corrected. The department's Code Enforcement Division independently verified the work, the Coalition for Economic Survival provided an advisory opinion confirming completion, and the property owner has resolved any outstanding utility charges with the Department of Water and Power. LAHD is accordingly recommending that the City Council formally end the rent reductions and close the escrow account. If the Council approves the resolution, several actions follow automatically: tenants will have their rents restored to pre-REAP levels 30 days after LAHD mails them notice; the escrow funds will be disbursed in priority order — first to cover LAHD administrative fees and penalties, then any outstanding rent registration fees, with any remainder returned to the landlord; and LAHD will file a certificate with the LA County Recorder's Office terminating the REAP recording on the property. The owner will also be required to prepay for two years of future annual inspections beyond the standard Systematic Code Enforcement Program fee, and LAHD will conduct an expedited follow-up inspection. The LAHD report, signed by Director Marcella H. DeShurley on behalf of General Manager Tiena Johnson Hall, was submitted September 4, 2026, and referred to the Housing Committee on September 9, 2026. The matter was targeted for the September 30, 2026 full Council agenda. The file remains open and pending committee action. Council Member Marqueece Harris-Dawson, whose Eighth District includes the property, was separately notified of the recommendation.

Activity (3)

• 2026-09-11 Housing Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on September 16, 2026.
• 2026-09-09 Los Angeles Housing Department document(s) referred to Housing Committee.
• 2026-09-08 Document submitted by Los Angeles Housing Department, dated September 4, 2026.

Documents (1)

• 2026-09-04 Report from Los Angeles Housing Department · report