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Board approves new-construction exemption for two units at 1217 Ninth Street
Summary
The Rent Control Board exempted Units 11 and 12 at 1217 Ninth Street as new construction; one commissioner abstained during roll-call.
The Santa Monica Rent Control Board granted a new-construction exemption for Units 11 and 12 at 1217 Ninth Street after staff reported the units received their first certificates of occupancy in the past year.
Staff reported the property was owned by Ninth Street Bungalow Homes LLC, which purchased the building on Sept. 9, 2020. The site already had 11 units when purchased; the two units in question were newly constructed and given their first certificates of occupancy within the last year. Staff said the new units were not the result of an Ellis Act removal or a removal permit and recommended the board grant the exemption and adopt proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law.
Commissioner Ambriz moved to grant the exemption for Units 11 and 12; the motion was seconded (second not specified in the transcript). At roll call, Commissioners Ambreese, Duda, Vice Chair Ivanoff and Chair Gonska voted yes. Commissioner Leslie recorded an abstention. The motion carried.
Why it matters: New-construction exemptions remove units built and occupied after the ordinance’s coverage date from rent-control requirements. Board staff stated the units’ certificate-of-occupancy dates and the absence of an Ellis Act removal triggered the exemption recommendation.
The board recorded no public speakers on this item and adopted the staff-recommended findings to support the exemption.
