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151-153 17Th Ave

Lake Street, SF 94121 1377012 2 units · 2 fl · 1912

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
Above average
avg 0.6
9
FewerMore

This building has 9 novs (7y), above the Lake Street average of 0.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 151-153 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 1912
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 built1912
Total area2,388 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1377012
Ownership

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

Owner name
Aida Nalbandian 2020 Trust
Mailing address
Nalbandian Aida Trustee 153 17Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
030419

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153 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
151 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 151-153 17th Avenue, owned by the Aida Nalbandian 2020 Trust, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1912 in the Lake-Presidio neighborhood. The building's maintenance record shows some significant plumbing and structural work, including a sewer line replacement completed in 2007, and a reroofing project from 1990 (though this permit has since expired). More concerning are two documented sewage backup incidents in late 2017 and 2018 involving 4-inch vent issues, both of which were resolved by PUC Sewer Operations.

The property's recent history (2019-2024) has been marked by several parking-related incidents on the surrounding street, including multiple reports of abandoned vehicles in 2024, 2021, and 2019, though in each case, parking enforcement officers found no vehicles upon arrival. There has also been one instance of toters being left out continuously (April 2024) and a general cleaning issue involving loose garbage (July 2015). While the building's structural and plumbing infrastructure has required some attention over the years, the major systems appear to have had no documented issues since the 2017/2018 sewage problems, which were resolved.

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Risk rating

How 151-153 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
56th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 290 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 76.0%
Moderate concern 19.5%
Severe concern 4.6%
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

151-153 17Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jan 29
Toters left out 24x7
Litter Receptacle Maintenance

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