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128 17Th Ave

Lake Street, SF 94118 1376039 2 units · 2 fl · 1911

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 128 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 1911
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 built1911
Total area1,835 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1376039
Ownership

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

Owner name
Dawydiak Eugene M Meconis D
Mailing address
128 17th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
061396

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Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 128 17th Avenue in the Lake-Presidio neighborhood was constructed in 1911 and has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years. Most recently, a substantial reroofing project with asphalt shingles is scheduled for fall 2024, valued at $26,000. The building has a history of addressing structural concerns, including a foundation pressure grouting project in 2015 and various improvements in the mid-1990s involving plywood nailing and additional seismic reinforcement such as bolts and straps. In 2005, the property faced compliance issues when work was performed without proper permits, specifically regarding exterior siding removal and shingle installation on the front of the building, leading to violation notices and subsequent abatement by June 2005.

The property has experienced recurring maintenance challenges, particularly with its sewer system, having documented back-to-back sewage backup incidents in August and October 2018, and a flushing operation performed in September 2019 that indicated possible root intrusion as a cause. Infrastructure issues have included a tree root-related sidewalk problem reported in October 2022 and the need for street light shielding noted in September 2020. Historical records show attention to various building elements, including front wood replacement and shingle work in 2005, garage reinforcement in 1996, and some attempted remodeling in 1984, though that permit was withdrawn. The building's current owner, Eugene M Meconis D. Dawydiak, has maintained regular upkeep with documented permits, most notably the upcoming roofing project. The property has also had some routine municipal interactions regarding external elements like parking enforcement and sidewalk maintenance, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2018 and 2023, though these are generally not directly related to the building's structural or maintenance needs.

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Risk rating

How 128 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
58th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 277 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 76.6%
Moderate concern 19.5%
Severe concern 4.0%
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

128 17Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Feb 25
Re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)
$48,750 · Complete

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