Licensing Summary
Name: Anna Ly
CA DRE License ID: 01894348 | Status: Active (Broker)
Issued: 01/28/2011 Expires: 06/11/2027
Address on file: 1532 Orchard Dr, Newport Beach CA 92660
Former DBA: Sun Realty and Management (Active 2011 – 2015)
City Business License Check: No active business license for “Anna Ly” or “Sun Realty & Management” found in Newport Beach directory (official search record).
Public Online Advertising and Listing Evidence
Despite the absence of a city license, public advertising shows active brokerage activity using the residential address and defunct DBA.
Key Facts and Regulatory Indicators
| Category | Observed Finding |
|---|---|
| State Licensing (DRE) | Broker license valid and current; no disciplinary actions. However, no active DBA since 2015 and office listed as residence (1532 Orchard Dr). |
| City of Newport Beach Registry | No business license issued for “Anna Ly,” “Sun Realty,” or related entities. Violation of NBMC § 5.08.010 (business license requirement). |
| Commercial Advertising from Residence | Active public profiles (Zillow, Homes.com, Realtor.com) list 1532 Orchard Dr as business location with public phone number (714-724-5688). Contrary to NBMC § 20.48.020 (home occupation restriction). |
| Corporate Representation | Advertising uses Berkshire Hathaway California Properties branding without disclosed branch association in DRE records, raising B&P § 10140 misrepresentation concern. |
| Tax Exposure | Operating as an unregistered business for years may avoid city gross-receipts tax and state local business assessments (CA Rev & Tax Code § 19705). |
Cross-Referenced Properties and Activities
| Address / Listing | Activity / Observation |
|---|---|
| 1532 Orchard Dr, Newport Beach CA | Home address and alleged business location since 1996; signage and web profiles show as Sun Realty office. No municipal license or zoning clearance. |
| 354 W Center St, Covina CA 91723 | Rental listing credited to Anna Ly under BHHS California Properties; evidence of active multi-city transactions without local office registration. |
| 21211 Poston Ln, Huntington Beach CA 92646 | Recent active listing credited to same license number and BHHS branding, demonstrating ongoing broker activity from residential hub. |
Legal Interpretation & Recommended Inquiry
- Confirm municipal tax and license status with Newport Beach Finance Department and verify whether business tax certificate ever issued for 1532 Orchard Dr.
- Cross-verify corporate relationship with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties (Irvine headquarters 18500 Von Karman Ave, Suite 400).
- Contact California DRE Enforcement for review of broker activity locations and potential violations of B&P § 10162 (branch office licensing) and § 10140 (misleading advertising).
- Forward to City Code Enforcement and Franchise Tax Board for possible non-filing and unlicensed operation review.