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Property ID
This is a unique property identifier that we computed (not LA). Rows were matched together if they shared an APN or is they matched on address number + fuzzy-matched on street name + zip code. This allows us to link places together across datasets. But, note that it's not perfect -- for example it ignores 'unit number' in matching so large apartment complexes that share a street address will be merged to a single Property ID even if they're distinct legel entities with their own APNs
APN The Los Angeles County "Assessor Parcel Number". This is usually a good way to identify a property, but the value can change following big developments that split/merge properties.
General Category The general cagegory for this data record. The options are: * Is in RSO Inventory: This record means that the property is rent stabilized * Ellis Withdrawal * Entitlement Change * Building Permits * Demolition Permits
Status Status of a permit or of a Building/Demolition permit applications. There's a lot of them described in this doc here
Status Date Original issue date or application date for the permit
Completion Date Completion date for the permit actions (if applicable)
Permit # For an Entitlement Change, this is the 'Case Number'. These case numbers are described in DCP Case Coding - {Active, Discontinued}.pdf For building/demo permits, these are the permit numbers.
Permit Type Permit application type.
Permit Sub-Type The permit sub-type determines whether the permit application is for a 1 or 2 family dwelling, a multi-family dwelling, or a commercial structure.
Work Description Describes the work to be performed under the permit application.
Address Full String containing the address of the permit location
Address Number
Address number for the permit in Address Full. For records where this wasn't explicitly provided, it was parsed out using the package usaddress.
Address Number (float)
Address number cast to a numeric. If the string-version of the number was actually a range (i.e., 100-120), this number is the lower bound of the range.
Street Direction
The cardinal direction for a street address in Address Full. For records where this wasn't explicitly provided, it was parsed out using the package usaddress.
Street Name
The name of the street in Address Full. For records where this wasn't explicitly provided, it was parsed out using the package usaddress.
Street Suffix
The suffix for the street in Address Full (e.g., St, Ave, Blvd). For records where this wasn't explicitly provided, it was parsed out using the package usaddress.
City
State
Zip Code
Unit Count Number of units in this building
Unit Number
Unit number relevant for this permit. For records where this wasn't explicitly provided, it was parsed out using the package usaddress.
Unit Type
Unit type (e.g., 'Apt', 'Unit', 'Floor') relevant for this permit. For records where this wasn't explicitly provided, it was parsed out using the package usaddress.
Council District The City of Los Angeles council district that has jurisdiction over the property.