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1 Sutro Heights Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1594001 2 units · 2 fl · 1947

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Outer Richmond
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Outer Richmond average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1 Sutro Heights 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 1947
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 built1947
Total area2,350 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1594001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wong Lily Yee Clifford Tom
Mailing address
3 Sutro Heights Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 1 Sutro Heights Ave in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood, owned by Lily Yee Clifford Tom Wong, was constructed in 1947 and has experienced several notable events over its history. The building underwent sewerline replacement work in March 2008, and both street and sidewalk permits were issued in 2008 and 2013, with minimal associated costs, suggesting these were likely routine maintenance matters. The property has faced some infrastructure challenges in 2024, particularly regarding street lighting, with multiple reports of burnt-out lights between July and August, though most were resolved or invalidated due to insufficient information. The building's immediate surroundings have experienced various maintenance issues, including an overgrown tree near communication lines (reported November 2024), a sidewalk defect caused by tree roots (August 2024), and other street-related concerns such as garbage/debris removal and parking enforcement issues. Three fire incidents have been recorded: two false alarms (including one related to electrical wiring/equipment) and one EMS call, though none resulted in civilian injuries. The property's management has generally responded to maintenance issues as they arise, with some matters being handled through broader city programs, such as the 2023 tree maintenance request being incorporated into the city's block pruning plan under Prop-E.

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Risk rating

How 1 Sutro Heights 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
21th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 822 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

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 72.9%
Moderate concern 17.7%
Severe concern 9.4%
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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1 Sutro Heights Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Apr 25
Garbage and debris
furniture

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