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153-155 19Th Ave

Lake Street, SF 94121 1379009A 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 153-155 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 area3,480 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1379009A
Ownership

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

Owner name
James L Carroll Family Trus
Mailing address
James L Carroll Trustee 2201 45Th Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
012898

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155 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
153 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 153-155 19th Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Lake--The Presidio neighborhood, owned by the James L Carroll Family Trust. Built in 1922 in the Flats & Duplex style, the building has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, including a vertical addition completed in 1996, reroofing work in 2011 costing $7,500, and the installation of hardi siding on the rear facade in 2012 at a cost of $8,500.

The building has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, most notably a sidewalk defect caused by tree roots in 2024, which was ultimately closed without resolution after no response from the Cement Shop. There have been multiple parking enforcement incidents reported between 2022 and 2024, including cases of vehicles blocking driveways and parking on sidewalks. The area surrounding the building has experienced recurring issues requiring street cleaning, with six reports of waste or debris problems between 2021 and 2024, including two instances of human or animal waste. The only recorded fire incident was a contained cooking fire with no civilian injuries. While the building's major systems have received periodic upgrades, the surrounding area has experienced ongoing challenges with parking violations and street maintenance issues, particularly in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 153-155 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

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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 80.1%
Moderate concern 15.0%
Severe concern 4.9%
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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