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What's happening

There's been rising activity at this building over the last three months. An inspection case opened in April has sat through two missed re-inspections, while three permits have been filed within two blocks in the last 30 days — suggesting construction activity in the area. The owner responded last week to say work is nearing completion. The building had a quiet five years before this cluster began.

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Activity trajectory

Last 90 days

Jan 17 → Apr 17 Rising

Jan Feb Mar Apr Now

Nearby context

Within 2 blocks

Three new permits within two blocks · last 30 days

This place New activity nearby Quiet

Records timeline

Newest first

Apr 10, 2026

7 days ago

Owner response

Owner says work is nearing completion

The owner of record responded to the open inspection case stating that the required repairs are 85% complete and requesting a final re-inspection. An inspector has been scheduled for the following week.

Verbatim response · submitted through LADBS portal

"Work on structural repairs and drainage corrections is substantially complete. We respectfully request final inspection at the earliest available date. All subcontractor documentation will be provided at inspection."

LADBS · Pending re-inspection

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Apr 3, 2026

14 days ago

Permit · Nearby

Grading permit filed — 2186 N Vermont Ave

A grading permit was filed for the property two doors north. Scope includes hillside regrading and retaining wall installation. Permit #LA-2026-0841. This is the third permit filed within two blocks in the last 30 days.

LADBS · Under review · 0.04 miles away

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Mar 28, 2026

20 days ago

Neighbor context

Scaffolding went up Tuesday morning

Crew is licensed — checked plates against the CSLB registry. Working weekdays 7am–5pm. Have not observed weekend work or noise violations. Dumpster permit posted on window.

From a nearby neighbor

Verified by 2 others

Mar 15, 2026

33 days ago

Code case

Re-inspection missed (second time)

The scheduled re-inspection for case LA-CD-2026-02194 was not completed on the inspector's visit. This is the second missed re-inspection on this case. A follow-up notice was issued.

LADBS · Code Enforcement · Open

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Feb 22, 2026

54 days ago

Permit

Drainage repair permit · issued

Permit #LA-2026-0412 issued for hillside drainage repair and minor structural work on the ground floor. Licensed contractor: Aristotle Building Group Inc. (CSLB #1024791). Estimated project duration 60 days.

LADBS · In progress

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Feb 8, 2026

68 days ago

311 Report

Water runoff during storm

A 311 report was filed by a neighbor during heavy rainfall describing water flowing down the driveway onto the sidewalk. LA Department of Sanitation marked it resolved after initial inspection. No further reports since.

LA 311 · Resolved · Report #LA311-14293

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Jan 28, 2026

79 days ago

Code case

Code case opened · drainage and structural concerns

Following the 311 report, LADBS Code Enforcement opened case LA-CD-2026-02194. Two violations cited: inadequate hillside drainage and missing structural documentation for a 2023 addition. Owner notified by registered mail.

LADBS · Code Enforcement · Open

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Aug 14, 2021

4 years, 8 months ago

Ownership

Most recent ownership transfer

Property transferred to its current owner of record. Recorded sale price of $2,180,000. Seller held the property for 11 years prior. No transfers between this date and the present.

LA County Recorder · Document #2021-1241108

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Who's watching this place

Anonymous · opt-in

Twelve neighbors are watching 2140 N Vermont

Four through a Family Circle, six through the Block Circle for N Vermont N side, two watching solo. No addresses are ever shared. No names are visible.

J.M.

K.L.

A.P.

D.R.

S.B.

Are you the owner of 2140 N Vermont?

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Explorations

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Grading permit #41327 LADBS · 04/09/26

PDF · 14p City of Los Angeles Dept. Building & Safety Permit Application Owner: 2140 Vermont LLC Type: Grading · Slope Inspector: J. Morales

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Permit#41327

TypeGrading

Filed04/09/26

Owner2140 Vermont

StatusActive

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Inspection case #INS-2026-0412 Code Enforcement · 04/02/26

PDF · 3p LADBS Code Enforcement Inspection Notice Referral: 311 complaint Status: Open 2 re-inspections missed Escalation: pending

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Case#0412

Opened04/02/26

Missed2

StatusOpen

Days14

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Sources Mokara read

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LADBS (Building & Safety) synced 2h ago

LADBS Code Enforcement synced 2h ago

LA 311 synced 14m ago

LA Superior Court synced 6h ago

LA County Recorder synced 1d ago

LA County Assessor synced 1d ago

CSLB (contractor licensing) synced 1d ago

CalFire Hazard Severity Zones synced 7d ago

FPPC (campaign finance) synced 7d ago

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