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134-136 17Th Ave

Lake Street, SF 94118 1376038 2 units · 2 fl · 1913

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 134-136 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 1913
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 built1913
Total area2,860 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1376038
Ownership

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

Owner name
Marian S Chin Revoc Trust
Mailing address
Chin Marian S Trustee 719 12Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
030421

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134 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
136 A 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
136 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 134-136 17th Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Lake-The Presidio neighborhood, owned by the Marian S. Chin Revocable Trust and constructed in 1913. The building underwent significant renovations and improvements over recent years, notably including the addition of a ground-floor ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) in 2020-2021, which involved comprehensive work including kitchen and bathroom additions, fire sprinkler system installation, and associated electrical and plumbing upgrades. In 2019, substantial renovations were completed on multiple floors, including kitchen and bathroom remodeling, bedroom additions, and foundation work. The building's infrastructure has seen considerable investment, with the most recent work in 2023 including a new 200-amp electrical service with multiple meters, and previously in 2019 with the relocation of gas furnaces for each unit.

The property has a documented history of sewer-related issues, with six sewage backup incidents recorded between 2018-2021, primarily involving 4-inch vents, though these were resolved through service interventions. In 2015, the building faced significant challenges with lead paint hazards and water damage, leading to violations that were subsequently abated by December 2015 through proper remediation measures. Other maintenance work included roof replacement in 2015 and repairs to a common area staircase. The building's recent improvements suggest active management and investment in maintaining and modernizing the property, though the recurring sewer issues remain a notable concern in its maintenance history.

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Risk rating

How 134-136 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
96th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 26 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
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.

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 91.3%
Moderate concern 7.1%
Severe concern 1.6%
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

134-136 17Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Jan 21
Date last observed: 19-jan-26; floor: sidewalks; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work w/o permit; ; additional information: appears to be unpermitted work on sidewalk;
Building Inspection Division
DBI ComplaintJan 20
Date last observed: 19-jan-26; floor: sidewalks; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work w/o permit; ; additional information: appears to be unpermitted work on sidewalk;

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