70 Knowlton Place, Los Angeles
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Quick answers
- Does 70 Knowlton Place have open permits or code violations?
- Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety lists 2 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 70 Knowlton Place at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Bldg-alter/repair Aug 2022Issued
Install radiant barrier and/or insulation in attic for residential buildings. re-roof with class a or b roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over new solid sheathing (17) 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 roofing 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 Aug 2022Permit finaled
Unit 6 only. reinforce three (3) roof rafters cut by the fire dept. remove and replace fire/smoke/water damaged drywall throughout unit. remove and replace all windows and doors to match throughout unit
Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
No single natural hazard ranks high for this area.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Nearest active fault
6.4 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
47 within 30 mi
Every recorded earthquake of magnitude 4.5 or stronger within 30 miles.
USGS earthquake catalog
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Thrifty Oil #250, 6500 S La Cienega (600 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,150 ft
Forecast Lighting Co and 3 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
300 ft
230 kV line.
HIFLD transmission lines
Radon potential
Low
Geology here keeps indoor radon low on average.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
2,400 ft
La Tijera Academy of Excellence Charter (2,400 ft), Highland Elementary (2,600 ft), Open Charter Magnet (3,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
3.1 mi
Los Angeles International (LAX). Homes this close can sit inside the 65 dB DNL noise contour. Visit at peak hours and check the airport's noise map.
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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- $80,366
- median household income
- 16.7%
- residents aged 25 to 34
- 37%
- households that own their home
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Disney · Netflix · Port of Los Angeles · SpaceX · UCLA Health
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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- 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.
- Check the condition of the fence, yard, and sidewalk out front: who is responsible for upkeep, and whether there are any boundary disputes with neighbors.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- 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.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
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