North Hollywood neighborhoods and water
North Hollywood began in 1887 as the townsite of Toluca, laid out by the Lankershim Ranch Land and Water Company, and it took the name North Hollywood in 1927. Early farms grew fruit and nuts, helped by a high water table near Tujunga Wash. That history is a reminder that moisture can stay near the surface in low spots, so check garages and ground-level rooms after wet weather.
Today the area includes the NoHo Arts District around Lankershim Boulevard, the Valley Plaza district built in the late 1940s and 1950s, and the Metro B Line terminus that opened in 2000. Crews reach most addresses along Lankershim, Magnolia and Burbank Boulevards.
Renters, landlords and water emergencies
In the 2000 census about three quarters of North Hollywood housing was renter-occupied. That changes what to do in a water emergency. Tell your landlord or property manager right away, take dated photos, and keep receipts for anything you pay for. EPA advises renters to report leaks and moisture problems immediately to the building owner or manager.
If you own a unit in a condo or a duplex, the shutoff may be shared. Ask the building where the unit shutoff is before you need it.
When water is spreading in North Hollywood
A leak in a multi-unit building can travel through ceilings, walls and shared pipe chases and hit several units. Call the 24/7 line the moment you see it. Emergency dispatch is available around the clock, and the dispatcher explains the safe first steps for your building.
Find the unit shutoff
Close the shutoff under the sink or at the unit's valve. If it is shared, call the manager while you call the line.
Stay out of the dark
If lights flicker or water is near outlets, stay out and call 911 or the utility before the restoration line.
Protect belongings
Lift furniture and papers onto dry surfaces. Take photos for your landlord and your insurer.
Warn the neighbors
Water that drops through a ceiling hits the unit below. Knock and let them know.
What North Hollywood properties run into
Multi-unit leaks
Water from an upstairs bathroom or kitchen shows up as a ceiling stain below. Emergency dispatch is available around the clock for these.
Older bungalow plumbing
Homes from earlier decades may still have original supply lines and aging drains. Check under sinks and behind the water heater.
Ground-level dampness
Garages and ground-floor rooms near low spots can stay damp after heavy rain.
Commercial space
Shops and restaurants near Lankershim need fast cleanup to reopen safely.
| Situation | Who to tell | What the crew does |
|---|---|---|
| Upstairs unit leak into your ceiling | Landlord or manager, and your renter's insurer | Extracts water, opens the ceiling if needed, dries and records readings. |
| Water heater failure in a condo closet | HOA or manager and your insurer | Extracts, dries the closet and adjacent walls, removes wet drywall base. |
| Backed-up drain | Landlord or plumber first | Contains, removes porous materials and cleans. |
North Hollywood dispatch
Call the 24/7 line from anywhere in the area.
Services and nearby areas
In North Hollywood most calls begin with water mitigation, then water damage cleanup for debris and odors. If mold is found, mold remediation takes over. When extraction is the first need, see emergency water removal.
The Cahuenga Pass sits between this area and Hollywood, and crews dispatching from Studio City cover Burbank to the east and Valley Village to the west.
Map of North Hollywood, CA
North Hollywood ZIP codes and coverage
Coverage includes ZIP 91605, 91601, 91606 and 91602.
Do you cover every ZIP code in North Hollywood?
We serve the North Hollywood ZIP codes 91605, 91601, 91606 and 91602, from the NoHo Arts District around Lankershim Boulevard to the Valley Plaza area and the streets near the Tujunga Wash. If you are unsure, give the dispatcher your street.
Is emergency water removal available in North Hollywood?
Yes. Dispatch is open 24/7, and crews are sent same day when available. The dispatcher walks you through safe steps and no exact arrival time is promised.
I rent my apartment. Who pays for cleanup?
That depends on your lease, the cause and the building's insurance. Tell the landlord immediately and ask your renter's insurer what applies. We provide photos and readings you can pass along.
Is the high water table history relevant to my home today?
It is a reason to check low rooms and garages after rain. It is not a claim about any specific address, so check the FEMA flood map for your address if you are worried.