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185-187 19Th Ave

Lake Street, SF 94121 1379015B 2 units · 2 fl · 1924

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 185-187 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 1924
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1924
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 built1924
Total area3,395 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1379015B
Ownership

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

Mailing address
O'donnell Kelly Marie Trust 185 19Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
March 11, 2021

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185 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
187 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 185-187 19th Avenue in the Lake-The Presidio neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1924, currently owned by Kelly Marie O'Donnell since 2020. The property has undergone several significant changes and faced multiple regulatory challenges over recent years. Most notably, from 2017-2020, there were multiple complaints and enforcement actions regarding an unpermitted dwelling unit (UDU) and illegal short-term rentals, particularly concerning an unauthorized ground floor kitchen that was ultimately removed in 2021 through permitted work costing $7,000. The building has seen various improvements and maintenance work, including a bathroom renovation in late 2022 ($15,000), reroofing in 2021 ($10,500), and multiple plumbing and electrical upgrades.

Recent history shows the building has experienced some maintenance and infrastructure challenges, including two recorded sewage backup incidents in early 2023. The property has had recurring issues with driveway blocking, particularly in 2024, with multiple citations issued to offending vehicles. A tenant buyout was recorded in September 2017 for $51,375 involving three tenants. While many past complaints have been marked as "closed" or "abated," including those related to illegal short-term rentals and the UDU removal, the building has experienced ongoing parking enforcement issues and infrastructure maintenance needs, particularly regarding sewer systems as evidenced by the 2023 incidents. All major permit-related work, including the critical UDU removal and bathroom renovation, has been properly completed through official channels, suggesting improved compliance with building codes in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 185-187 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
40thpercentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 396 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
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

Building permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 18%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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185-187 19Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
Planning Record Jul 07
Public Records Request - 185-187 19th Avenue
Under Review
DBI ComplaintJan 15
Date last observed: 14-jan-26; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling other building; ; additional information: there is materials being charged to my account at a supplier but there is no permit or contractor registered to this address ;

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