Brief

The Los Angeles Housing Department submitted a matter concerning 12621 West Debell Street (APN 2624-015-009) on May 18, 2026, likely related to a Real Estate Asset Program (REAP) action. The file was referred to Council on May 19, 2026. Details of the specific property action—whether acquisition, disposition, or another transaction—are not yet publicly elaborated. The matter remains open and pending Council review.

Full summary

The Los Angeles Housing Department is asking City Council to remove a two-unit Pacoima rental property at 12621 West Debell Street from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP) and terminate the rent reductions imposed on its tenants. The property, owned by the 12621 Debelle Street Trust under Rafael Duran and Adelina F. Ramirez, was placed into REAP in May 2025 after code inspectors cited 25 violations covering weatherproofing deficiencies, electrical problems, and illegal construction. One of the two units was subject to the program's rent reduction and escrow requirements. LAHD's Code Enforcement Division has since confirmed that all cited violations have been corrected. The property owner has also satisfied any outstanding utility charges with the Department of Water and Power, and Inquilinos Unidos, the tenant advisory contractor, has provided its opinion that the remediation work is complete. With compliance confirmed, LAHD recommends that Council formally close the escrow account and end the rent reductions. Under the REAP ordinance, tenants' rents would be restored to their original levels 30 days after LAHD mails notice of the restoration. If Council approves the resolution, escrow funds on deposit would be distributed in a set order: first to cover LAHD administrative fees and penalties, then any outstanding housing code fees, then any unpaid rent registration fees if the property falls under the Rent Stabilization Ordinance, with any remainder returned to the landlord. The City Controller would be authorized to draw from the Code Enforcement Trust Fund to settle the escrow account. LAHD would also be required to conduct an expedited systematic inspection of the property and the owner would be required to prepay fees covering two additional annual inspections beyond the standard Systematic Code Enforcement Program inspection cycle. The matter was referred to Council on May 19, 2026, and was anticipated to be heard at the May 27, 2026 Council meeting. It remains open pending Council action.

Activity (2)

• 2026-05-19 Los Angeles Housing Department document(s) referred to Council.
• 2026-05-18 Document submitted by Los Angeles Housing Department, dated May 18, 2026.

Documents (1)

• 2026-05-18 Report from Los Angeles Housing Department · report