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174 22Nd Ave

Lake Street, SF 94121 1381022 6 units · 2 fl · 1963

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 174 22Nd 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 1963
2 or more units
6 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.

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 1963
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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1963
Total area4,282 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1381022
Ownership

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

Mailing address
2345 Dapplegray Ln Walnut Creek CA 94596
Last sale
101095

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The two-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 174 22nd Avenue, owned by 174 22nd Avenue LLC and constructed in 1963, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges over the past few decades. The property completed mandatory seismic retrofitting in 2017 as a Tier 3 soft-story building, demonstrating compliance with current safety requirements. Recent major upgrades include a comprehensive $34,696 fire alarm system replacement completed in October 2023 to meet San Francisco Fire Code requirements, and a $33,500 reroofing project completed in August 2023. The building has experienced some maintenance issues requiring attention, including a 2022 mold problem and 2018 lead paint concerns, though both cases were marked as not active. Unit 5 received significant renovations in 2020, including kitchen and bathroom remodeling, while other units have seen periodic updates, including electrical and plumbing work. The building's history includes multiple fire alarm system malfunctions and false alarms, though there has been only one actual fire-related incident recorded. A cluster of 311 calls in late 2024 regarding abandoned furniture and debris was resolved, and there was one instance of parking violation addressed in September 2024. The property underwent a tenant buyout in June 2022 involving two tenants at a cost of $125,000.

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Risk rating

How 174 22Nd 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
35th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 429 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 75.2%
Moderate concern 16.4%
Severe concern 8.4%
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

174 22Nd Ave event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Apr 02
Resident would like the door in the garage to be inspected as it does not shut/non operational, which then causes the exhaust from the cars to go into the hallway of the living quarters.
Housing Inspection Services
DBI ComplaintMar 12
Caller reporting clothes dryer has no vent, the vent may be clogged. seems as though the it ventilates into common areas like lobby and stairs. the smell of product is causing respiratory problems

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