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14 Palm Ave

Jordan Park/Laurel Heights, SF 94118 1039039 2 units · 3 fl · 1908

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Jordan Park/Laurel Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Jordan Park/Laurel Heights average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 14 Palm Ave 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 1908
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1908
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area3,384 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1039039
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Jesse L Judnick Succ Ttee 389 Ridgeview Dr Pleasant Hill CA 94523
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The two-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 14 Palm Avenue, owned by Judnick Frances Living Trust, has a documented history dating back to its construction in 1908. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, with the most recent roofing work performed in 2020 at a cost of $12,000. Structural modifications were undertaken in 2017, including the installation of new posts and a beam at an interior wall opening on the second floor, as well as the removal of a bearing wall between the kitchen and living room, which cost $16,000. The building's infrastructure has seen essential upgrades, including a sewer mainline repair in 2018 and the replacement of a 40-gallon gas water heater within the same year, though the water heater permit is currently listed as expired. The property's maintenance history also includes a complete reroofing project from 1996.

Recent municipal service records from 2023 indicate some ongoing infrastructure concerns near the property, with two curb or curb ramp defects reported (one resolved and one still open) and an open case regarding tree roots lifting the sidewalk. The building's surroundings have seen minimal issues requiring intervention, with only occasional parking-related complaints and historical requests for color curb modifications, along with one electric service request in 2010 that was promptly addressed. The property's permit and service call history shows regular maintenance and upgrading of essential systems, though some recent infrastructure issues related to curbs/sidewalks and tree roots have been documented.

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Risk rating

How 14 Palm Ave'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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

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

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

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

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

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

Neighborhood percentile
84thpercentile

Out of 272 buildings in this neighborhood, 44 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 11%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

14 Palm Ave event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2023
311 Request Jun 18
Curb or curb ramp defect
Curb or Curb Ramp Defect
311 RequestJun 18
Trees - damaging property

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