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155-157 17Th Ave

Lake Street, SF 94121 1377013 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 155-157 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 area2,584 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1377013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Galli Darrell
Mailing address
Lester Anne, Co-owner 155 17Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
121615

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155 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
157 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

This two-unit multi-family residential building, located at 155-157 17th Avenue in the Lake-Presidio neighborhood, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1911 and owned by Darrell Galli. The property has undergone several significant renovations and repairs over the past few decades, with the most notable work occurring in 2015-2016 when front and rear stairs were repaired to comply with a physical inspection report (CC-7978), along with electrical and plumbing work in the garage area. The building has also seen substantial improvements including the installation of four new windows in 2015, interior modifications such as wall opening expansions and door rehanging, and earlier renovations including kitchen and bathroom remodels in 2001 and 1998.

The property has a history of building complaints, though most have been resolved promptly, including several instances of work being done without the proper permits between 2013-2015. More recent issues have primarily involved external matters such as parking violations and street cleaning concerns, with multiple citations issued for sidewalk parking between 2022-2023. The most recent building-related permits (2016) focused on staircase repairs, while more recent 311 calls suggest ongoing community maintenance issues outside the building's direct management scope. The property was also involved in a condo conversion process (DPW Lottery Bypass) which has been marked as approved in planning records.

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Risk rating

How 155-157 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
44th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 370 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.

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 76.3%
Moderate concern 19.5%
Severe concern 4.2%
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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155-157 17Th Ave event timeline

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2025
311 Request Mar 13
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