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294-296 27Th Ave

Lake Street, SF 94121 1386022 2 units · 2 fl · 1924

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 294-296 27Th 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1924
Total area2,680 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1386022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Louie Fmly Tr
Mailing address
Louie James & Lisa Y Ttees 2850 Ulloa St San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
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294 27th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
296 27th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 294-296 27th Avenue, owned by Louie Family Trust, was constructed in 1924 and maintains a traditional flats/duplex layout. The property's maintenance record shows some notable infrastructure work, including a 2009 plumbing project involving the replacement of a sidewalk house trap and 15 feet of main sewer line, and a 2015 street space-related building permit. While no current fire safety issues are evident - the only recorded fire incident was a "good intent call" with no civilian injuries - the building has experienced persistent challenges with external cleanliness and maintenance in recent years.

The property and surrounding area have been subject to numerous street cleaning and maintenance calls between 2021 and 2025, with the most recent incidents occurring in January 2025 involving abandoned furniture and a mattress. There are ongoing concerns about sidewalk conditions, most notably documented in an October 2024 report of lifted sidewalk sections caused by tree roots, which remains open. The location has experienced recurring issues with loose garbage, debris, and general cleanliness, as evidenced by multiple resolved cases between 2021 and 2024, including incidents of human or animal waste in 2021 and graffiti on a signal box in 2022. A sidewalk defect report from October 2024 and a recent transportation agency request from September 2024 indicate ongoing infrastructure and municipal service needs in the immediate vicinity, suggesting that while the building itself may be maintained, the surrounding public space requires attention.

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Risk rating

How 294-296 27Th 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
36th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 422 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Permit rate, owner's portfolio

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

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 70.9%
Moderate concern 21.1%
Severe concern 8.0%
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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294-296 27Th Ave event timeline

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2025
311 Request Mar 09
Garbage and debris
furniture

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