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1227-1229 22Nd Ave

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1728004 2 units · 2 fl · 1917

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Central Sunset — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1227-1229 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 1917
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 1917
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
Floors2
Year built1917
Total area3,507 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1728004
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Peter Szeto 32225 Horatio Court Union City CA 94587
Last sale

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1227 22nd Ave #lower, San Francisco, CA 94122
1229 22nd Ave #upper, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1227-1229 22nd Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Central Sunset neighborhood. Built in 1917, the building underwent significant modifications in response to major violations discovered in 2008, when inspectors found unauthorized conversions creating four dwelling units instead of the legally permitted two. This illegal conversion included multiple kitchens and bathrooms across all floors. The violations, filed in September 2008, were officially abated by February 2010 following comprehensive renovation work that included kitchen remodeling, window replacements, electrical upgrades, and bathroom improvements, with permits totaling approximately $21,000 in documented work. The building's systems were updated during this period, including installation of new electrical fixtures, smoke detectors, and bathroom fixtures across multiple floors.

More recent building improvements include the replacement of eight rear windows and kitchen remodel in 2013, costing $11,000, along with corresponding plumbing and electrical work. The property has undergone several inspections and permit compliance actions, indicating active management of building codes and safety requirements. Recent 311 calls from 2024 have primarily concerned parking issues, with multiple reports of allegedly abandoned vehicles nearby, though these claims were consistently found to have no merit upon inspection. There are also two open noise complaints from August 2024, though their nature and resolution status remain unclear. The building's historical maintenance record shows attention to both compliance issues and regular updates to systems and finishes, with no active violations or complaints currently on file with housing inspection services.

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Risk rating

How 1227-1229 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

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
45thpercentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 448 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
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 16%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1227-1229 22Nd Ave event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit Apr 03
Provide new water waste vent. hot and cold water. gas to existing kitchen, bar sinks, bathroom, shower pan.
Issued
Electrical PermitApr 03
Provide new outlet for existing kitchen and bathroom.

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