Coastal rules
Confirm Coastal Zone, specific-plan, Local Coastal Program, parking, access, and development requirements for the parcel.
Los Angeles Westside · Owner guidance
Multifamily and commercial property in Venice.
Venice combines rent-stabilized apartments, small lots, coastal review, historic and neighborhood context, Abbot Kinney and Lincoln commerce, canals, mixed-use property, and redevelopment pressure.
Confidential · No obligation · Direct broker responseProperty-specific review
What matters before an owner makes a decision.
A useful review should verify RSO and tenancy facts, coastal and zoning requirements, legal use, parking, condition, and the correct micro-market before applying Westside comparables.
First review
Four factors we would verify first.
LA tenant rules
Verify RSO status, registration, rents, tenancy, notices, buyouts, and other renter protections through LAHD.
Micro-market
Distinguish beach, canals, Abbot Kinney, Oakwood, East Venice, and Lincoln corridor evidence.
Legal use and improvements
Organize permits, unit configuration, additions, parking, and building records before marketing current income or potential.
Current opportunities
Multifamily property in Venice.
We lead with 5+ unit properties. When local inventory is limited, relevant 2–4 unit opportunities appear next.
Price, units and basic physical facts only · No estimated financialsBrokerage inventoryactive
559 Sunset Ave, Venice, CA 90291
Venice, CA
- Price
- $6,400,000
- Units
- 14
- Price / unit
- $457,143
- Building
- 10,651 SF
Brokerage inventoryactive
12 25th Pl, Venice, CA 90291
Venice, CA
- Price
- $1,875,000
- Units
- 8
- Price / unit
- $234,375
- Built
- 1909
Brokerage inventoryactive
1300-1304 Riviera Ave, Venice, CA 90291
Venice, CA
- Price
- $2,295,000
- Units
- 5
- Price / unit
- $459,000
- Building
- 2,856 SF
Rent and tenant rules
Check the rules that apply to the address.
San Pedro, Wilmington, and Venice are within the City of Los Angeles, so the City's Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO), not the County's separate RSTPO, is the relevant local ordinance for most properties here. Coverage still depends on the building's construction date and current registration status, and RSO's own formula changes: LAHD amended it effective February 2, 2026. Verify the property directly in LAHD systems, and see the full RSO/RSTPO guide, before relying on a general summary.
Source review: August 25, 2026. General information only; confirm current, property-specific requirements.Official guidance
Los Angeles RSO/RSTPO guide
GreaterLACRE's guide to determining whether City RSO or County RSTPO applies, and how to confirm the current formula with LAHD.
Open sourceOfficial guidanceLos Angeles RSO overview
LAHD overview of coverage, rent increases, registration, eviction rules, and buyout disclosures for rent-stabilized units.
Open sourceAround Venice
Projects and community life worth following.
Selected planning updates, markets, festivals, arts, and neighborhood traditions that add useful local context.
Venice Local Coastal Program update
City Planning is coordinating a draft land-use plan with the Coastal Commission and expects a public draft in the second half of 2026.
Check Los Angeles City PlanningA neighborhood market with unmistakable Venice character
The Venice Farmers Market is a community-scale Friday gathering that connects residents with growers and vendors away from the Boardwalk's tourist traffic.
Fridays · confirm current hours and vendor noticesCheck Venice Farmers MarketLocal owner questions
Useful answers before a decision.
Do both Los Angeles housing rules and coastal rules matter in Venice?
They can. Residential owners may need to verify LAHD requirements, while physical changes and development can involve City Planning and Coastal Zone rules. The exact address and project determine what applies.
Which rent and eviction rules apply to a property in Venice?
Coverage depends on the exact jurisdiction, building age, ownership, tenancy, exemptions, and any more protective local ordinance. The links below are starting points only; confirm the current rules for the address with the responsible agency and qualified counsel.
Can I request a confidential Venice property valuation before deciding to sell?
Yes. An address and basic property facts are enough to begin a confidential review. Detailed operating records can follow privately if they are useful.
Official city resources
Verify property-specific rules at the source.
These links are useful starting points, not legal, tax, zoning, engineering, environmental, or entitlement advice.
Open 3 official resources
Venice Community Plan
Official plan documents, zoning maps, overlays, coastal plans, and neighborhood planning contacts.
Open official sourceVenice Local Coastal Program update
Current coastal-plan work, draft timing, public information, and relationship to the Venice Community Plan.
Open official sourceLos Angeles Housing Department
Official RSO, registration, renter-protection, eviction, relocation, and buyout resources.
Open official source