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27-29 Sutro Heights Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1594021 2 units · 4 fl · 1947

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 Outer Richmond — not a forecast
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 27-29 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.

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 1947
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
Floors4
Year built1947
Total area4,146 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1594021
Ownership

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

Mailing address
27 -29 Sutro Hghts Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
December 08, 2011

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29 Sutro Heights Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
27 Sutro Heights Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 27-29 Sutro Heights Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Outer Richmond neighborhood. Built in 1947 and currently owned by Liu Jing & Rehem Jaser A, this building has undergone significant renovations over the past decade. The most substantial work occurred between 2012-2018, with an initial renovation and addition project estimated at $450,000 that evolved into multiple revisions due to mismeasurements and scope adjustments, including kitchen relocations, bathroom additions, and layout reconfigurations across both units. The project faced several delays and required additional permits, with street space permits issued in 2018 and 2019, and plumbing and electrical updates continuing into 2020.

Recent work has included comprehensive system upgrades, with new furnaces, water heaters, and electrical rewiring of kitchens and bathrooms completed in 2020. However, there have been some resident concerns, including a 2020 complaint regarding unauthorized plumbing work between buildings and drainage issues, as well as a 2015 report about construction debris attracting pests. The building's infrastructure has received regular maintenance attention, with historical records showing installation of tankless water heaters in 2008, service upgrades in 2010, and multiple plumbing and electrical improvements over the years. Earlier issues included two fire-related complaints in late 2005 regarding hazardous materials and combustible storage, though these were addressed and closed. The property's permit history shows a pattern of complex renovation work requiring multiple revisions and additional permits, though all recent major systems upgrades appear to be properly completed according to the permits.

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Risk rating

How 27-29 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

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
34thpercentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 686 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
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 20%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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27-29 Sutro Heights Ave event timeline

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2020
DBI Complaint Sep 28
Also 29 sutro heights av. work beyond scope of permit: 1. installing plumbing pipes between 2 buildings, 27 sutro heights av and 33 sutro heights av. 2. the west side roof drain of 27 sutro heights av may not be adequate and drain into 33 sutro heights' light well. 3. setting pipes against 33 sutro heights building.
Plumbing Inspection Division
Plumbing PermitAug 10
Cc for pp20190709972. update all plumbing as needed. kitchen and bathroom plumbing work.

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