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167 17Th Ave

Lake Street, SF 94121 1377016 2 units · 2 fl · 1914

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Lake Street — not a forecast
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 167 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 1914
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1914
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1914
Total area2,972 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1377016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Wong Wun On & Nguey Gim Tru 173 12Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The Wong Family Trust owns this two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located at 167 17th Avenue in the Lake -- The Presidio neighborhood. Built in 1914, this flats & duplex structure has undergone several maintenance and improvement projects over the past decade. Most notably, in 2013, the property underwent significant interior renovations including kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical system upgrades, and related plumbing work, with the total cost of improvements reaching approximately $8,000. More recently, in October 2022, a house trap replacement was completed, indicating ongoing maintenance of the building's infrastructure.

A concerning issue remains active as of June 2019, with a complaint filed regarding the appearance of an alleged illegal in-law unit in the garage area of unit A, though no resolution date is provided in the records. The property has experienced recurring parking-related issues in the vicinity, particularly during 2019, with multiple complaints about sidewalk parking and driveway blocking recorded between April and July of that year. While several of these parking violations resulted in citations or officer responses, others could not be validated or resulted in no confirmed vehicles being found. The most recent service call associated with the address was for an abandoned vehicle report in May 2023, though this was resolved quickly when officers arrived and found no vehicle present.

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Risk rating

How 167 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
84thpercentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 106 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

Complaints across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 11%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

167 17Th Ave event timeline

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2022
Plumbing Permit Oct 31
Work category: 1p; house trap replacment
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