VALLEY GLEN, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — A burned home has become more than just an eyesore in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Valley Glen.<\/p>\n
Residents say homeless people are either staying at the damaged residence or causing other problems. Neighbors are calling for city leaders to take action and clean up the mess.<\/p>\n
The Valley Glen home was destroyed by a fire in April 2025. Since that time, neighbors have been demanding answers from the city.<\/p>\n
Some neighbors say they couldn’t figure out who owns the corner lot. The property is over 10,000 square feet.<\/p>\n
Some of the neighbors’ concerns include standing water in the pool that’s bringing mosquitoes.<\/p>\n
One neighbor paid a landscaper to clean up the exterior of the property so neighbors who use wheelchairs could get around it.<\/p>\n
The fire that broke out last year gutted the property. It was empty at the time of the fire.<\/p>\n
Neighbors say they’ve had to chase homeless people away after they’ve set up camp inside the garage or in other areas of the property. They say they’ve asked the city for help. So far, the burned out remains of the house have been like this for over a year.<\/p>\n
Neighbors share they just want something done to clean up the property.<\/p>\n
“It’s about pride of our ownership and of our homes and our neighborhood. I grew up here,” Debbie Stopeck said. “It’s my childhood home. I don’t want to see this continue. This is enough. We’ve put up with it for a year. It’s causing health hazards to neighbors.”<\/p>\n
L.A. City Councilman Adrin Nazarian, who represents the area, issued the following statement:<\/p>\n
“I am aware of the property in question and my office is working with the relevant departments to address the situation. The Fire Department has taped the property, DWP has turned off the utilities, LAPD are patrolling the area and the Department of Building and Safety has submitted the case for legal filing with the City Attorney’s Office. Whatever action we take in this case, landlords should know that if they allow their properties to become a public nuisance or a danger to the community, they will be held accountable.”<\/p>\n
Eyewitness News is checking with the L.A. City Attorney’s Office on the status of this case.<\/p>\n
Neighbors say they’d like someone to purchase the property and build a new home.<\/p>\n
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