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To: City Of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, LA City Controller (Ron Galperen), Local LA City Attorney (Mike Feuer), Congressman Adam B. Schiff, LA City Council
658 N Edinburgh Ave / Party House and Neighborhood Nuisance
Since 2017, this quiet, residential neighborhood has been plagued by a "PARTY HOUSE" located at 658 N Edinburgh Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90048. This $3 million dollar home is listed and promoted as a 'special event home' on AirBnb and other rental sites. These renters spend all day and night partying, playing loud music, drinking and smoking without any consideration for the impact on the quality of life within the neighborhood. They show no regard for those that live here year round and call this neighborhood home. We have tried talking to the renters and we have tried contacting the owners. We have also called on the police numerous times to intervene. We are seeking the local government to assist us. The first step we would like see is that they are barred from listing the site on AirBnB or any other rental sites. We would like the owners fined for violating numerous ordinances including occupancy, Covid safety guidelines and noise pollution violations. Our end goal is that the property owners would no longer be allowed to list this property as a ‘party house’ or short term rental. All we want is that the owner be held to the letter of the law.
Why is this important?
Since 2017 we have had to endure a never ending turnover of inconsiderate renters and an owner that is unreachable. Many of us have lived in and called this neighborhood home for over twenty years. As a result of this ‘party house’ we have had to endure years of sleepless nights, littering, rat infestations, loud music day and night, noise pollution, and masses of people coming and going at all hours. For example my neighbor has had his two children woken at two AM on a weeknight due to the noise. When we approach the renters it is futile because a new renter appears the next day. Since November of 2019 when the "Short Term Rental Law" was passed, this Airbnb listing has continued to have new guests checking in regularly and on a frequency that does NOT comply with the law. In response the neighbors have tried talking with the renters, calling the police, emailing LADBS, reaching out to Mayor Garcetti, and contacting AirBnB. Yet nothing has been done. We are fed up that these owners run a strictly for profit event space in clear violation of the law and have yet to face any consequences. We are a neighborhood of hard working families who just want the owner held accountable for the laws they are violating. In previous years our complaints were based on quality of life but with Covid it is now a health crisis. The listing continues to promote a space suitable for 16+ people to stay at even though it is a 3 bedroom home and is breaking the law according to LA Department of Building and Safety. We want you to help us remedy this situation as quickly and decisively as possible. The home has an owner who lives abroad (NOT ON PREMISES) and it is NOT lived in by anyone other than short term renters and party goers. The home/listing is run by a Real Estate/Contractor and Concierge event company owner by the name of Shay Shalom Gozlan ( livingthedream.com and New Horizon Development) . Who apparently owns and runs several other properties in and around this neighbor that do the exact same thing. During this global pandemic crisis there has been a constant stream of new tenants each week. This home is not only a nuisance but is now a health risk. They and others like them need to be dealt with immediately and for good! We have the right to enjoy our homes in peace and quiet and walk our neighborhoods and feel safe.