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L.A. Declares North Hollywood’s Valley Plaza a Public Nuisance, Clearing Way for Demolition

The vote authorizes city crews to tear down six long-vacant structures after years of safety complaints.

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA – AUGUST 19: Neglected buildings at Valley Plaza in North Hollywood, CA have become a nuisance. Los Angeles City Councilmember Adrin Nazarian wants to see the 17-acre site turned into multi-family housing and retail. Photographed on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Overview

  • The Board of Commissioners of Building and Safety voted unanimously to allow the city to raze six derelict buildings on the 17-acre site.
  • Owner Charles Company says it applied for demolition permits and is prepared to proceed, but a city inspector said the application remains incomplete.
  • Councilmember Adrin Nazarian pressed for action and is urging redevelopment focused on multi-family housing with ground-floor retail.
  • Residents and officials described recurring fires, crime, encampments, and frequent police and fire responses tied to the decaying complex.
  • The nearby Valley Plaza Tower is not included in the order, and scrutiny of ownership continues after co-owner Arman Gabaee’s 2022 federal corruption sentence.