Photos:: Neighborhood prosecutor

Ayelet Feiman, center, and LAPD Senior Lead Officers Lee Perry, left, and Alonso Menchaca listen to a Sylmar resident complain about how her neighbor poses a building and safety problem in her neighborhood. Trucks and trailers cluttered the vast, noisy yard. “It’s gotten worse. Ten times worse,” the neighbor lamented, shaking her head.  (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Ayelet Feiman looks over a neighborhood that has a history of gang activity and housing problems while on a ride-along with Senior Lead Officer Cesar Larios in Panorama City.   (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Ayelet Feiman, left, looks over a city bridge that is covered in graffiti brought to her attention by Los Angeles Neighorhood Land Trust Community Organizer Juan Salas.   (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Ayelet Feiman, right, brainstorms with Sylmar Area Director Tanio Soto, left, and LAPD Senior Lead Officers Alonso Menchaca, second from left, and Lee Perry about problem homes and shops in Sylmar.   (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Ayelet Feiman inspects a debris filled backyard of a home in Panorama City where homeowners were living without electricity or running water and could pose a health and safety problem.  (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Ayelet Feiman, left, prosecutes a case while discussing a point with Deputy Public Defender Peggy Loveman at the San Fernando Courthouse.  (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Ayelet Feiman, left, inspects a debris filled backyard as Senior Lead Officer Sean Smith, center, talks with a resident who lives in a home without running water or electricity in Panorama City. Senior Lead Officer Cesar Larios, right, looks over the property.  (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Ayelet Feiman, right, talks with residents who shared their concerns and problems that have arisen in their neighborhood in Marson Street Pocket Park. Los Angeles Neighorhood Land Trust Community Organizer Juan Salas, second from right, organized the meeting.  (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)