687 Speedway, Los Angeles
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Quick answers
- Does 687 Speedway have open permits or code violations?
- Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety lists 11 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 687 Speedway at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated earthquake risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Bldg-alter/repair Feb 2025Permit finaled
Drywall repair for washing facility to (e) apt.
- Bldg-alter/repair Feb 2025Issued
Water damage, termite damage/ dry rot repair less than 10% of replacement cost of residential buildings.
- Bldg-alter/repair Oct 2024Permit finaled
Tenant improvement to replace roll up door with new store front.
- Bldg-alter/repair Apr 2024Permit finaled
Supplemental permit to 23016-10000-36608 for restucco and window replacement. all clearances captured under plan check b23la13533
- Bldg-alter/repair Apr 2024Permit finaled
Reroof for building 1. replace all dry wall and insulation. accessible restrooom upgrades to (e) retail within bldg 1.
- Bldg-alter/repair Feb 2024Permit finaled
The existing stucco and siding shall be removed, and new plywood and stucco shall be installed to match existing thicknesses, colors and texture.all windows need to be changed to existing size and location to meet current code and title-24 requirements.* no work to unit #7*
- Bldg-alter/repair Oct 2023Permit finaled
Replace fire damaged framing members for unit 9 bldg 2.*no work to unit #7*reroof building and replace all dry wall and insulation(unit 7 will be protected in place and no repair or remodel work will beperformed at this unit).
- Bldg-alter/repair Jun 2023Permit finaled
Remove and replace insulation and drywall at units #8, #9, #10, #11, and #12 . no work at unit #7 . **(100% privately funded)**
- Bldg-alter/repair Jun 2023Permit finaled
Interior alteration to (e) apartment and retail building at the front of the lot . remove and replace drywall and insulation throughout. **(100% privately funded)****see comments**
- Bldg-alter/repair May 2023Permit finaled
Re-roof with class a or b material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing _18___squares. class a roof covering is required within very high fire hazard severity zone (vhfhsz). 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 141.0(b) 2b.
- Bldg-alter/repair Mar 2023Permit finaled
Re-roof with class a or b material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing ___30___squares. class a roof covering is required within very high fire hazard severity zone (vhfhsz). 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 141.0(b) 2b.
Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: earthquake. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Nearest active fault
2.7 mi
Santa Monica 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
54 within 30 mi
Every recorded earthquake of magnitude 4.5 or stronger within 30 miles.
USGS earthquake catalog
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Los Angeles County Mta, 100 Sunset Ave. (750 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Radon potential
Low
Geology here keeps indoor radon low on average.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
2,000 ft
Westminster Avenue Elementary (2,000 ft), John Muir Elementary (4,550 ft), Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) (4,600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.3 mi
Los Angeles International (LAX). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
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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- median household income
- 16.7%
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- 37%
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