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17-19 Card Aly

North Beach, SF 94133 0130007 3 units · 2 fl · 1912

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in North Beach
At or below average
avg 2.1
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the North Beach average of 2.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 17-19 Card Aly rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1912
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NBEACH
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1912
Total area3,036 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0130007
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Owner name
Truong Belinda
Mailing address
17 Card Aly #19 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
062313

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17 Card Aly, San Francisco, CA 94133
19 A Card Aly, San Francisco, CA 94133
19 Card Aly, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The 3-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 17-19 Card Alley in North Beach, owned by Belinda Truong, has undergone numerous significant renovations since 2011, with the most substantial work occurring between 2021-2022. Major improvements in 2021 included a $78,000 project to install exterior wall insulation, electrical panels, and remodel a kitchen and bathroom, followed by necessary revisions in 2022 to address additional rotten wall studs and floor repairs in the kitchen area. The building experienced several compliance issues, notably in 2021 when windows were replaced without proper permits, leading to violations that required replacement with historically appropriate windows in 2022. Multiple tenant complaints were filed in 2022 regarding work performed without proper permits, including reported unauthorized removal of interior walls and disturbances related to plumbing work.

The property has a history of maintenance challenges, with records showing repairs to address dry rot in 2017 affecting roof landing platforms and back stairs. Recent improvements completed in 2023 include significant electrical system upgrades, including the installation of a 200-amp service disconnect and three residential meters. Multiple 311 calls between 2018-2024 document issues with garbage and debris management around the property, though these were primarily exterior concerns. The building's recent history shows active management and maintenance, with multiple permits being properly pulled and completed, though some earlier compliance issues suggest past deficiencies in permit management and communication with tenants regarding work being performed.

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Risk rating

How 17-19 Card Aly's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
40th percentile

Out of 362 buildings in this neighborhood, 217 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

Complaints across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 60.2%
Moderate concern 31.3%
Severe concern 8.5%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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17-19 Card Aly event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 16
Blocked sidewalk
scooter without license plate

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