126 Darwin Avenue, Los Angeles
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Quick answers
- Does 126 Darwin Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety lists 3 permits, 1 not closed, and 0 violations.
- What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Los Angeles County?
- $1,249,125 for a single-unit home, per FHFA. Larger loans are jumbo loans.
- Is radon a problem here?
- EPA radon zone 3, low potential.
- What natural disasters is 126 Darwin Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated earthquake risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Bldg-alter/repair Sep 2022Permit finaled
Reroof with 27 sqrs comp shingle roofing. existing solid sheathing.re-roof with class a or b material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. for residential roof replacement > 50% of the total roof area, apply cool roof product labeled and certified by cool roof rating council (crrc). cool roof may be required for non-residential buildings per title 24, part 6, section 149(b).
- Bldg-demolition Mar 2022Permit finaled
Demolish (e) sfd, clear lot"comply with department order effective date07/26/2021. permit will expire 30 days from issuance date"
- Bldg-alter/repair May 2021Issued
Supplement to permit 18016-20000-16027 to underpin foundation using slot cut method.
Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: earthquake. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Nearest active fault
3.8 mi
Hollywood fault, slip rate between 1.0 and 5.0 mm/yr. Ask about seismic retrofit and earthquake insurance.
USGS Quaternary Fault Database
Quakes M4.5+ since 1970
51 within 30 mi
Every recorded earthquake of magnitude 4.5 or stronger within 30 miles.
USGS earthquake catalog
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: A-1 Eastern Homade Pickle Company, 1832 Johnston Street (1,000 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,350 ft
Lacusc Medical Center. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Radon potential
Low
Geology here keeps indoor radon low on average.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
1,250 ft
Griffin Avenue Elementary (1,250 ft), Central Juvenile Hall (1,250 ft), Gates Street Elementary (1,800 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Conforming loan limit 2026
$1,249,125
Los Angeles County. Mortgages up to this amount qualify for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac pricing. Above it, the loan is a jumbo with stricter terms.
FHFA Conforming Loan Limit Values, one-unit
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- $80,366
- median household income
- 16.7%
- residents aged 25 to 34
- 37%
- households that own their home
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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- This is a house, not an apartment. Check the lot boundaries, car access, and how water drains from the yard after rain, including whether the neighboring lot sits higher and could send water toward the property.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- Check exactly where you'd park: a spot in the yard or garage, or street parking, and how crowded the street gets in the evening.
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