| Summary | National Percentile | Rank vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | 76th | Good |
| Demographics | 29th | Poor |
| Amenities | 81st | Best |
Multifamily Valuation
| Property Details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 14133 Sylvan St, Van Nuys, CA, 91401, US |
| Region / Metro | Van Nuys |
| Year of Construction | 1987 |
| Units | 20 |
| Transaction Date | --- |
| Transaction Price | --- |
| Buyer | --- |
| Seller | --- |
14133 Sylvan St, Van Nuys Multifamily Investment
Renter demand is reinforced by a high renter-occupied housing share and strong local amenities, according to WDSuite’s CRE market data. This location supports stable occupancy while offering room for value-add through selective upgrades informed by commercial real estate analysis.
Positioned in Van Nuys within the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale metro, the neighborhood rates B and is competitive among 1,441 metro neighborhoods (ranked 617), suggesting balanced fundamentals for workforce and middle-market renters. Amenity access is a strength: cafes, grocery, and pharmacy density score in the upper national percentiles, which typically supports convenience-driven retention and leasing velocity.
Occupancy in the neighborhood is measured at the neighborhood level, not at the property, and trends above many U.S. areas (about mid-60s percentile nationally). A very high share of housing units are renter-occupied, indicating deep tenant base depth for multifamily investors. Based on CRE market data from WDSuite, these dynamics point to durable renter demand that can help underpin cash flow through cycles.
Within a 3-mile radius, household counts have inched higher while average household size has edged lower in recent years, and forecasts point to further increases in households alongside smaller household sizes. For owners, that mix typically expands the renter pool and supports occupancy stability as more, smaller households enter or remain in rental housing.
Home values in the neighborhood benchmark high (upper-90s national percentile), and the value-to-income ratio is also elevated. In practice, a high-cost ownership market tends to sustain reliance on rental housing, which can aid lease retention and pricing power for well-positioned assets. At the same time, the rent-to-income profile signals affordability pressure for some renters, making thoughtful lease management and renewal strategies important.
Average school ratings in the area skew below national norms, and park access is limited. Investors should view these as potential competitive factors versus nearby submarkets with stronger schools or open space, while recognizing that strong retail and service amenities, transit access typical of the Urban Core, and proximity to employment nodes help keep the area attractive to renters.
Safety metrics are best viewed comparatively and at the neighborhood level. The area ranks 444 out of 1,441 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale neighborhoods for overall crime, which is competitive among metro peers. Nationally, the neighborhood sits in the low-70s percentile for crime safety, indicating relatively better conditions than many U.S. neighborhoods, though it is not among the very safest cohorts.
Recent-year estimates from WDSuite show notable declines in both violent and property offense rates, a positive trend for resident retention and leasing. Still, violent offense levels benchmark closer to national averages than top-tier safe areas, so prudent onsite operations, lighting, and access controls remain relevant for risk management.
Nearby employment centers diversify the renter base and shorten commutes, supporting leasing stability. Key employers within approximately 6–9 miles include telecom, media and entertainment, live events, and gaming studios.
- Charter Communications — telecommunications (5.6 miles)
- Radio Disney — media offices (6.1 miles)
- Disney — entertainment studios (6.9 miles) — HQ
- Live Nation Entertainment — live entertainment (8.0 miles) — HQ
- Activision Blizzard Studios — gaming & media (8.4 miles)
Built in 1987, the property is newer than much of the surrounding stock, offering relative competitiveness versus older assets while leaving room for selective modernization of interiors and systems to capture value-add upside. Strong amenity access and a high renter-occupied housing share at the neighborhood level support depth of demand and occupancy stability. Elevated home values in the area reinforce renter reliance on multifamily, while the neighborhood’s occupancy and amenity profile compare favorably to many U.S. locations.
According to CRE market data from WDSuite, neighborhood occupancy trends are solid and recent safety indicators have improved, which can aid retention. Within a 3-mile radius, forecasts show more households and smaller household sizes, implying a larger renter pool over time. Key risks include renter affordability pressure and competitive positioning against submarkets with stronger schools or green space, underscoring the importance of disciplined expense control and targeted upgrades.
- 1987 vintage offers competitive positioning with value-add potential through targeted renovations
- High renter-occupied share and robust amenities support durable multifamily demand
- Elevated ownership costs in the area reinforce renter reliance and pricing power
- Household growth within 3 miles and smaller household sizes expand the renter pool
- Risk: affordability pressure and weaker school ratings require careful leasing and CapEx planning