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174-176 17Th Ave

Lake Street, SF 94118 1376029 2 units · 2 fl · 1915

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 Lake Street
At or below average
avg 0.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Lake Street average of 0.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 174-176 17Th 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 1915
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1915
Total area3,094 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1376029
Ownership

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

Owner name
Tam Deanna Y
Mailing address
174 - 176 17th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
120604

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176 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
174 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 174-176 17th Avenue in the Lake-Presidio neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1915, currently owned by Deanna Y Tam. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, with the most recent being a completed reroofing project in June 2024 costing $16,500. Prior major work included a substantial renovation in 2003 that involved window replacement, electrical panel upgrades, bathroom fixture changes, and back stairs repairs. The building has a documented history of addressing maintenance issues, including previous roof work in 1997 (expired permit), wood replacement in 1992, and water damage repairs in 1983.

The property has experienced recurring issues with abandoned and temporarily parked vehicles in the vicinity, particularly between 2017-2020, with multiple reports of abandoned vehicles and driveway blocking incidents, though most were resolved quickly with vehicles gone upon authorities' arrival. The most recent building-related communication was a Rent Board fee and housing inventory matter in November 2023. The electrical system received an upgrade in 2003 with the installation of a new 150 amp panel and associated electrical work, which was completed successfully. The building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep and addressing of structural and safety concerns over the years, with all listed permits marked as completed, except for one expired permit from 1997.

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Risk rating

How 174-176 17Th 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

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
49th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 337 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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 age

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 78.0%
Moderate concern 17.8%
Severe concern 4.3%
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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174-176 17Th Ave event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Jun 26
Reroofing
$16,500 · Complete

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