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133 19Th Ave

Lake Street, SF 94121 1379006 9 units · 3 fl · 1928

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 133 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 1928
2 or more units
9 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
Units9
Floors3
Year built1928
Total area8,775 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1379006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hallford Fmly Tr
Mailing address
Hallford Elizabeth,noemie G 5953 Country Manor Pl Sacramento CA 95835
Last sale
030199

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Initial analysis

The 9-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 133 19th Avenue, owned by Hallford Fmly Tr, has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure improvements since its construction in 1928. Most recently, in early 2024, the building received a comprehensive upgrade to its fire alarm system, including a new panel, modern devices, and horns in units, bringing it into compliance with current fire marshal codes at a cost of approximately $25,000. The building has successfully completed a mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements. Other notable infrastructure improvements include the replacement of a steam boiler in 2013 and a hot water heater in 2012, as well as an emergency house trap replacement in late 2024.

The building has experienced two significant periods of concern regarding safety compliance and resident comfort. In 2001, multiple fire safety violations were recorded, including issues with combustible storage, fire proofing materials, smoke enclosure door closers, and the need for a gas utility shutoff tool - all of which were subsequently abated by May 2001. More recently, in July 2020, there was an active complaint regarding unmasked construction workers, though this appears to be an isolated incident. The building has also generated multiple noise complaints in 2023-2024, primarily related to amplified sound electronics, though these do not directly relate to building safety or service issues. Two routine inspections in 2001 and 2008, and various maintenance and repair works, suggest regular oversight and upkeep, while the installation of modern fire safety systems indicates a proactive approach to resident safety.

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Risk rating

How 133 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
4th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 634 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
36%
No DBI
violation
64%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 23.6%
Moderate concern 62.3%
Severe concern 14.1%
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

133 19Th Ave event timeline

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

2024
Plumbing Permit Nov 24
Work category: 1p; emergency replacement house trap at sidewalk .
Complete
Electrical PermitMar 11
Online electrical permit: 120 of buildings of 7-12 dwelling units. installation of the new fire alarm system with installation of horns in the units sffd 202403057109.

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