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120-122 19Th Ave

Lake Street, SF 94121 1378027 2 units · 2 fl · 1984

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 120-122 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 1984
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 1984
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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 built1984
Total area4,553 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1378027
Ownership

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

Mailing address
295 La Casa Via Walnut Creek CA 94598
Last sale
July 31, 2020

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120 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
122 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 120-122 19th Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1984, currently owned by Kevin K Gee Wong and Zhao Chu. The building underwent significant renovations between 2020-2022, including a major interior remodel of both units adding 994 square feet to the rear unit and a new roof deck for the front unit. The renovation project, valued at approximately $160,000, encompassed various improvements including kitchen remodels, bathroom upgrades, and window replacements. During this period, the owners also completed important safety upgrades including the installation of a fire sprinkler system throughout the building, new hydronic floor heating, and a sprinkler monitoring system.

The building has experienced some maintenance issues and resident concerns in recent years. In 2021, there were complaints about noise from compactor and truck operations, though this complaint is currently listed as not active. More concerning was a complaint from 2020 regarding an allegedly illegal in-law unit with complete kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom facilities on the ground floor next to the garage, though this complaint is also listed as not active. The owners have completed several exterior improvements, including stucco replacement work in 2021, and multiple plumbing and electrical upgrades, though one plumbing permit and one electrical permit from August 2020 were cancelled, possibly indicating completion of similar work under other permits. While the building underwent substantial modernization and safety improvements, the history of noise complaints and the now-resolved illegal unit complaint may suggest past challenges with the property's infrastructure and unit configurations.

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Risk rating

How 120-122 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

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
75thpercentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 165 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
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit 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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 13%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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120-122 19Th Ave event timeline

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Electrical Permit Mar 10
Solarapp+ approval: sa20260310-2454-57-1784-a - installing 18 roof-mounted solar pv modules, 460 watts per module, total no. of rating 8.28 kw. including 1 energy storage unit, with 13.5 kwh each in capacity. pv roof mount 8.28kw, 18 modules. 1 tesla battery w/ 13.5kwh
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