Brief

The Los Angeles Housing Department initiated a Real Estate Asset Program (REAP) matter involving 2532 North Eastlake Avenue (APN 5208-008-019). The file appears related to property acquisition or disposition as part of the city's housing asset management strategy. Introduced September 8, the matter was referred to Housing Committee and is currently scheduled for committee hearing on September 16, 2026. This follows an earlier related council file from 2007.

Full summary

This file seeks City Council approval to release a four-unit rental property at 2532 North Eastlake Avenue in Lincoln Heights from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP), a city enforcement tool that redirects tenants' rent payments into a controlled escrow account when a landlord fails to maintain a building up to housing code standards. The property was placed into REAP in March 2024 after the Housing Department's Code Enforcement Division cited owner Jorge Antonio Alfaro for 14 violations spanning weatherproofing, general maintenance, plumbing and gas systems, and heating and ventilation — conditions affecting all four units in the building. The Housing Department now reports that all cited violations have been corrected and independently verified by its Code Enforcement Division. The property owner has also satisfied any outstanding utility charges with the Department of Water and Power, and the nonprofit Inner City Law Center provided an advisory opinion confirming completion of the required work. With those conditions met, LAHD is recommending that the Council terminate the rent reductions, close the escrow account, and allow escrowed funds to be disbursed — first to cover outstanding administrative fees and penalties, then any unpaid rent registration fees under the Rent Stabilization Ordinance, with any remainder returned to the landlord. Tenants' rents would be restored to their original levels 30 days after LAHD mails them formal notice. As a condition of removal, the property owner must prepay LAHD for two additional annual inspections beyond those included in the standard Systematic Code Enforcement Program fee, and LAHD will conduct an expedited follow-up inspection. The REAP lien recorded against the property with the Los Angeles County Recorder's Office will also be formally released. Council Member Ysabel Jurado of the 14th District, whose district includes this property, was notified directly by LAHD. The file was referred to the Housing Committee on September 9, 2026, and remains pending committee action ahead of the anticipated Council hearing.

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