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171-173 23Rd Ave

Lake Street, SF 94121 1383014 3 units · 2 fl · 1908

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 171-173 23Rd 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 1908
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area2,888 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1383014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chiu Jansen & Storch-Chiu K
Mailing address
171 23rd Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
121715

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171 23rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
173 23rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 171-173 23rd Avenue, located in the Lake-Presidio neighborhood, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1908. The property has undergone several significant renovations over the years, with particular attention to structural integrity and modernization. In 2005-2006, the building underwent important foundation work following termite inspections, including raising the foundation height and repairing support structures, alongside an electrical upgrade to a 200-amp service. More recent improvements include comprehensive window replacement in 2012 (9 front and 14 rear windows), and substantial interior remodeling in 2009 that involved bathroom renovations, living space reconfigurations, and kitchen modifications across multiple floors.

The building's maintenance history shows consistent attention to structural and safety concerns, with records indicating prior issues such as dry rot repairs in 1998 and termite-related work in 2005. Recent activity related to the property includes a 2022 Rent Board inquiry regarding unit usage and vacant unit fees, though the case was resolved. The location has experienced several parking-related incidents in recent years, with multiple reports of driveway blocking between 2020-2024, and two abandoned vehicle complaints in 2017. While these parking issues are recurring concerns, they are external to the building's structure and systems. The property's documented history suggests proactive management with regular maintenance and improvements, though no recent major structural work has been recorded since the 2012 window replacement.

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Risk rating

How 171-173 23Rd 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
31th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 455 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
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.

Building age

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

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 69.9%
Moderate concern 24.4%
Severe concern 5.8%
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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171-173 23Rd Ave event timeline

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2026
Building Permit Jun 09
Replace rear stove in kind. unit 173 (2nd flr) remove wall between kitchen and breakfast. kitchen remodel. convert living room into bedroom and dining into living. unit 171 (3rd flr). remove wall between kitchen and office. kitchen remodel convert living room into bedroom and dining into living,
$100,000 · Issued

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