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1519 Oak St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1222034 12 units · 3 fl · 1964

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Haight Ashbury
Above average
avg 1.8
15
FewerMore

This building has 15 novs (7y), above the Haight Ashbury average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1519 Oak St 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 1964
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1964
Total area12,381 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1222034
Ownership

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

Owner name
Barrett I Lucero Lvg Tr
Mailing address
Barrett I Lucero Trustee 503 Palma Way Mill Valley CA 94941
Last sale
010913

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Initial analysis

1519 Oak Street is a 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1964, currently owned by the Barrett I Lucero Living Trust. The property has undergone significant maintenance and improvements in recent years, with the most recent work focused on the lightwell area. In 2024, the building required multiple repairs including window replacements, dryrot repair, and roofing work, with associated costs totaling over $80,000. A notable soft-story retrofit was completed in 2017-2018 at a cost of $125,000, bringing the building into compliance with seismic safety requirements. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly regarding water damage and mold, with multiple complaints filed between 2002-2024. Most recently, there were violations issued in 2024 related to exit maintenance and fire alarm systems, though previous fire access concerns from 2022 were corrected.

The property has a history of elevator-related incidents, with several documented cases of occupants needing assistance from emergency services, though thankfully none involved injuries. Building violations and complaints show a pattern of moisture-related issues, with multiple mentions of mold and water damage between 2002 and 2024. Recent tenant buyouts occurred in October 2024, involving two tenants and totaling approximately $9,698.16. The building's maintenance history shows periodic attention to roof upkeep, with work performed in 2017 and 2024. Several recent complaints in 2024 regarding work beyond permit scope and dust containment were addressed promptly. The property has undergone various improvements including window replacements, roofing, and structural work, though some issues like the recent violation for maintenance of safeguards remain open as of August 2024.

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Risk rating

How 1519 Oak St'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
2th percentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 569 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
19%
No DBI
violation
81%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 13.3%
Moderate concern 55.5%
Severe concern 31.1%
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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The story over time

1519 Oak St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Feb 27
Unit 3: replace any interior damaged wood in kind. all work interior.
$500 · Complete
Plumbing PermitFeb 16
Work category: 2pa; repair the clothes washer standpipe.

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