Land to Yield

Screen an LA Parcel
Before You Spend on Full Diligence

Identify preliminary development pathways, economics, and unresolved issues for City of Los Angeles parcels. Verify controlling zoning and legal conclusions before relying on any result.

Land use analysis
shouldn't take days.

Traditional zoning research is slow, fragmented, and error-prone.

Zoning Research Takes Days

Cross-referencing zone codes, overlays, and specific plans across multiple city databases burns hours of billable time per parcel.

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Legislation Changes Constantly

SB 79, AB 1893, TOC guidelines, ED1 — keeping up with stacking legislation and understanding what applies to each site is a full-time job.

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Excel Pro Formas Break

Fragile spreadsheets with hardcoded assumptions lead to errors, version conflicts, and zero sensitivity analysis.

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Built for Los Angeles.

Parcel facts, planning controls, legislative pathways, and verification questions in one documented screen.

Everything you need for
land use decisions.

One tool replaces hours of manual research, multiple databases, and error-prone spreadsheets.

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HBU Scoring Engine

Compare preliminary residential, commercial, mixed-use, and industrial scenarios using visible legal, physical, financial, and productivity assumptions.

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SB 79 Transit Finder

Maps transit proximity and potential SB 79 study areas while preserving the parcel-specific evidence and local implementation questions that still require verification.

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27-Tab Deep Analysis

From zoning to financial feasibility in 27 structured tabs. Every assumption is editable, every calculation transparent and auditable.

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Legislation Stacking

Screens potential state and local pathways — including SB 79, TOC, density bonus, ED1, and ADU rules — and identifies what still must be verified.

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Pro Forma & Sensitivity

Built-in development pro forma with tornado charts and sensitivity analysis. Adjust assumptions in real time and see how they impact returns.

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Investor Module

Generate investor-ready summaries with capital stack modeling, return waterfalls, and exportable PDF reports.

From address to analysis
in 3 steps.

No training required. Enter a City of Los Angeles address or APN to begin a preliminary, source-linked screen.

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Enter an Address

Enter a City of Los Angeles address or APN. Review the parcel identity and public-source evidence before relying on the result.

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📍 1234 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017
R4 Zoning TOC Tier 3 SB 79
2

Get Your HBU Score

Compare preliminary land-use scenarios and potential legislative pathways, with unresolved evidence kept visible.

HBU Score
94/100
Mixed-Use Residential — Highest Potential
Mixed-Use — 94 Multi-Family — 87 Commercial — 72 Industrial — 31
3

Run Deep Analysis

Dive into 27 tabs of detailed feasibility — zoning, pro forma, sensitivity analysis, and investor reports.

Zoning Pro Forma Sensitivity Investor +23
FAR 6:1 IRR 18.2% 120 Units

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From parcel lookup
to a documented issue list.

See an illustrative workflow from parcel lookup through verification and preliminary underwriting.

Illustrative example only. The parcel, values, scores, program flags, and conclusions shown below are fictional and are not a live zoning or legal analysis.
📈 Developer Portal
Highest & Best Use Calculator
Enter a property address to begin your development analysis
Property Lookup
6801 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Look Up
Site Characteristics
Parcel SizeAwaiting lookup...
Zoning
Neighborhood
Results appear below after lookup
📈 Developer Portal
6801 Hollywood Blvd
✓ Data loaded
Site Characteristics (Auto-filled)
Parcel Size12,430 SF
ZoningC4-2D
NeighborhoodHollywood
Year Built1953
Structure SF4,280
Imp/Land Ratio0.38
Valuation
Est. Market Value$2,996,000
Land Value$1,850,000
Imp. Value$702,000
📈 Developer Portal
Highest & Best Use Results
16 uses scored
🏆 #1 Best Use
Mid-Rise Multifamily
HBU Score92
Opp Ratio1.8x
5 stories · 62 units · 3.2 FAR
#2 Alternative
Mixed-Use
HBU Score84
Opp Ratio1.5x
4 stories · Retail + 48 units
#3 Alternative
Hotel/Hospitality
HBU Score76
Opp Ratio1.2x
6 stories · 95 keys
📈 Deep Analysis
Pro Forma: Mid-Rise Multifamily
62 units · 5 stories
Development Budget
Hard Costs (construction)$14,920,000
Soft Costs (fees, permits)$2,984,000
Land Acquisition$2,996,000
Contingency (10%)$1,790,000
Total Development Cost$22,690,000
Revenue & Returns
Gross Revenue (annual)$2,678,400
Operating Expenses (35%)($937,440)
Net Operating Income$1,740,960
Stabilized Value (4.75% cap)$36,652,000
Residual Land Value$18,748,000
Development Spread$13,962,000
📜 Legislation
Applicable CA Housing Legislation
7 hypothetical pathways shown for illustration; parcel-specific evidence is not verified
SB 79 — Transit-Oriented Development
Tier 1 — Heavy Rail
Overrides local zoning within 1/2 mi of qualifying transit. Allows 95ft, 160 du/acre, 4.5 FAR.
Max Height95 ft
Max Density160 du/ac
Max FAR4.5
Parking0.5/unit
AB 2011
By-right
Commercial-to-residential conversion
AB 1287
Density Bonus
Up to 50% bonus with affordable set-aside
SB 9
Lot Split
Ministerial duplex/split on SFR lots
🔎 Opportunity Finder
SB 79 Opportunity Finder
1,247 parcels scanned
Hollywood / Western (Red Line)
✓ Outer (1/2 mi) ✓ Residential ✓ Commercial
Search
Hollywood/Western Station
● Hot   ● Strong   ● Moderate
🔎 Opportunity Finder
187 opportunities near Hollywood / Western
Export CSV
AddressLot SFUseYr BuiltEst. MVImp RatioZoneAllowances
5411 Hollywood Blvd8,200SFR1948$1,820,0000.22Inner95ft / 160du / 4.5 FAR
1825 N Western Ave6,500Commercial1962$2,145,0000.31Adjacent95ft / 160du / 4.5 FAR
5520 Carlton Way7,100SFR1941$1,560,0000.18Inner95ft / 160du / 4.5 FAR
1910 N Serrano Ave5,800Duplex1955$1,380,0000.45Outer85ft / 140du / 4.0 FAR
5600 De Longpre Ave11,400Commercial1967$3,410,0000.29Inner95ft / 160du / 4.5 FAR
1734 N Kingsley Dr6,200SFR1938$1,290,0000.15Outer85ft / 140du / 4.0 FAR
5481 Santa Monica Blvd9,300Vacant$2,325,0000.00Inner95ft / 160du / 4.5 FAR
1655 N St Andrews Pl5,100SFR1952$1,075,0000.52Outer85ft / 140du / 4.0 FAR
📈 Developer
👥 Agent Portal
Property Development Advisory
🖨 Export PDF
6801 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles 90028
APN: 5546-018-012 · C4-2D · 12,430 SF lot
🔥 Hot Opportunity
1.8x
Best Use: Mid-Rise Multifamily
Units62
Stories5
Buildable SF39,776
Parking31 spaces
Investment Summary
As-Is Value$2,996,000
Dev Value$36,652,000
Dev Cost$22,690,000
Uplift+$13,962,000
SB 79 Screen Verify parcel
Potential pathway Requires counsel
Ease of Execution 82/100
📈 Developer
👥 Agent
🏦 Lender Portal
Loan Underwriting Analysis
Loan Amount$15,749,000
LTV65%
LTC69%
DSCR1.42x
Loan Structure
Interest Rate7.25%
Term24 months + 12 ext
Interest Reserve$1,142,000
Origination (1.5%)$236,000
All-In Cost$1,378,000
Risk Assessment
Market RiskLow
EntitlementUnverified
ConstructionModerate
ExitStrong
Overall: HOLD — Verify inputs
💾 Saved Properties
Pipeline — 12 Saved Properties
Combine Selected
Batch One-Pagers
Export CSV
AddressBest UseOpp RatioPremiumScoreSB 79
6801 Hollywood BlvdMid-Rise MF1.8x+$13.9M92T1
5411 Hollywood BlvdMixed-Use2.1x+$4.2M88T1
1825 N Western AveMid-Rise MF1.6x+$3.8M85T1
5520 Carlton WayDuplex + ADU1.3x+$480K74T2
1910 N Serrano AveLow-Rise MF1.2x+$310K71T2
5600 De Longpre AveMixed-Use1.9x+$6.1M90T1
1734 N Kingsley DrMid-Rise MF1.7x+$2.1M82T2
Select properties to combine for assemblage analysis or batch-generate investor one-pagers
🏛 Entitlement
Entitlement & Permit Pathway
City of Los Angeles
Permit TypeBy-Right (SB 79)
Est. Timeline12-18 months
Impact Fees$486,000
Risk ScoreLow (82/100)
Impact Fee Breakdown
Park Fees (Quimby)$186,000
School Fees$127,000
Transportation$98,000
Sewer/Water Connection$75,000
Total Impact Fees$486,000
Recommended Consultants
Example team roles include land-use counsel, an expediter, and environmental consultants; actual needs depend on the verified project.
🏠 Land to Yield
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Every parcel decision starts with evidence.
Organize it before full diligence.
16 land uses scored · Full pro forma · SB 79 transit analysis · Legislation scanner · Opportunity finder · Lender underwriting · Agent one-pagers
No credit card required · Free tier includes 3 analyses/month
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Automate the first screen.
Keep professional judgment in the loop.

Each tool has a different role in a defensible development decision.

Professional diligence Data products Land to Yield
Primary role Verify and advise Supply records or market data Organize a preliminary screen
Timing Depends on scope and team Depends on provider and record Browser-based workflow
Development scenarios Professional analysis Varies Editable preliminary comparisons
Legislation Controlling legal review Source-dependent Potential-pathway screen
Economics Project-specific advice Market inputs may be available Interactive assumptions
Unresolved questions Resolved through diligence Usually outside scope Kept visible and assigned
Best used for Reliance and decisions Specific facts and datasets Triage before full diligence

Land to Yield supports the first screen; qualified professionals verify the decision.

Useful because uncertainty
stays visible.

Source-linked
Official records, dates, and parcel identity remain reviewable
Fail-closed
Missing critical evidence blocks final eligibility and offer conclusions
Transparent
Sourced facts, derived calculations, and user assumptions stay distinct

Preliminary screening is the start of diligence—not a legal, architectural, appraisal, title, tax, environmental, or lending conclusion.

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Glass high-rise looking up
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Simple, transparent pricing.

Choose the plan that fits your deal flow. Cancel anytime.

🎉 Founding Member Offer — First 50 subscribers get 50% off, permanently.

Broker

$149/mo
For individual brokers and agents
  • Unlimited address lookups
  • Preliminary HBU screening within stated coverage
  • SB 79 transit analysis
  • Legislation stacking
  • 5 Deep Analysis reports/mo
Subscribe — $149/mo

Team

$799/mo
For brokerages and development firms
  • Everything in Developer
  • Up to 10 team seats
  • Shared report library
  • Custom branding on exports
  • Dedicated account manager
  • API access (coming soon)
Subscribe — $799/mo

Need just one report? $59 per report — no subscription required.

Frequently asked questions.

Land to Yield is a preliminary screening tool. It uses public parcel, zoning, planning, and legislative sources and shows unresolved verification steps. Confirm the current ZIMAS record, controlling maps, overlays, and legal pathway with qualified professionals before relying on a result.
The core workflow is currently designed for parcel screening within the City of Los Angeles. Source availability and workflow support vary by parcel and tool. We are evaluating broader LA County and Southern California coverage.
CoStar focuses on market data, while ZIMAS provides official parcel-linked planning information. Land to Yield organizes those kinds of inputs into preliminary pathway screens, transparent scenarios, and a verification list; qualified professionals still determine what can legally and physically be built.
Yes, you can cancel your subscription at any time. There are no contracts or cancellation fees. Your access continues through the end of your current billing period.
No. The tool runs entirely in your web browser — no downloads, no installations, no plugins. If you can type an address, you can use it. The interface is designed for commercial real estate professionals, not software engineers.
Yes. Developer and Team plans include PDF export with professional formatting. The Investor Module generates capital stack summaries and return waterfalls ready for equity presentations. Team plans include custom branding on all exports.
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