Building a Multigenerational ADU in Van Nuys
Van Nuys sits on some of the best cost-per-square-foot ADU math in LA. Central location, transit-served, and lots of legal detached garages ripe for conversion.
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The go-to Valley pick for sandwich-generation families balancing aging parents and adult children under one roof.
Multigenerational home guide →What makes Van Nuys different
- Half-mile transit exemption zeroes out ADU parking requirements across most of Van Nuys.
- Established alleys make rear-unit access straightforward.
- Strong resale — multi-gen homes with legal ADUs are increasingly the fastest-moving inventory in 91401 and 91405.
Zoning note: Van Nuys airport noise contours affect a small slice of the neighborhood — check FAA overlay before finalizing design.
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