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134-136 19Th Ave

Lake Street, SF 94121 1378024 2 units · 2 fl · 1922

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 19Th 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 1922
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 built1922
Total area3,340 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1378024
Ownership

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

Owner name
House Trust
Mailing address
Ellen Dea 134 19Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
122795

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134 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
136 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building located at 134-136 19th Avenue in the Lake-Presidio neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1922, currently owned by House Trust. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent major upgrade occurring in October 2022, when the electrical system was modernized with the installation of new 200-amp meters and subpanels. In 2021, there were preparations for new playground construction in the area, as indicated by pre-construction meetings for recreation equipment installation.

The building faced a notable structural issue in late 2003 when a dangerous retaining wall failure was reported, leaning towards an adjacent property and prompting building violations and abatement proceedings. This issue was resolved by February 2004 following the proper permitting and completion of retaining wall replacement work costing $3,000. Other improvements include vinyl window installations in 1996 and vinyl siding improvements in 2005. Recent maintenance records from 2023-2024 indicate various routine urban maintenance matters in the vicinity, such as graffiti removal, structural maintenance, and cleaning operations, all of which have been resolved. The property's historical permit records show regular upkeep and infrastructure upgrades consistent with maintaining a duplex of its age, and there have been no active building violations in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 134-136 19Th 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
61th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 257 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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 82.1%
Moderate concern 13.4%
Severe concern 4.5%
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 19Th Ave event timeline

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

2022
Electrical Permit Oct 25
Remove existing 120v meters and old fuse box for unit 134 & 136. install new seimens 200amp 2 meter and subpanels. install ground rods and ground wire
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