Some Useful Phone Numbers

Auto Repair in Residential Area -
Dept. of Building & Safety: 888-524-2845. Minor emergency repairs must be completed within 24 hours. All other auto repair should be done within a building or an area wholly enclosed from view by wall or fence. Auto Repair in a residential area for profit or as a business is against the law (LAMC 12.221A(a), 12.21A8(a).


Bee infestation Information: 800-233-9279
Blighted property – Dept. of Building & Safety, Problem Property Resolution Team: 888-524-2845 or 311.


Child Abuse - Child Abuse Protection Unit - Provides a comprehensive approach to detecting, intervening and prosecuting child abuse crimes in the early stages of the cycle of child abuse: 213-485-2352 or 311 or Child Abuse Hotline: 800-540-4000


Dead Animal Pick-up – Bureau of Sanitation: 800-773-2489 or 311


Elder Abuse Hotline: 877-477-3646
Graffiti Removal: 311
Identify Theft – Mission Area Police Station: 818-838-9800. Equifax: 800-685-1111. Experian: 800-397-3742. Trans Union: 800-680-7289. Federal Trade Commission (FTC): 877-438-4338. Social Security Administration Office of Inspector General: 800-269-0271


Illegal Residential Home Based Business – Dept. of Building & Safety: 888-524-2845 or 311.


Mosquito Control – Greater Los Angeles Vector Control District: 800-371-4402 or 311.