Free SF apartment background check

1289 22Nd Ave

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1728020 9 units · 3 fl · 1965

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Central Sunset
Above average
avg 0.7
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Central Sunset average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1289 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 1965
2 or more units
9 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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
Units9
Floors3
Year built1965
Total area7,452 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1728020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Battaglia Gst Tr Fbo Joyce
Mailing address
Joyce L Guglielmi, Ttee 75 Baywood Ave San Mateo CA 94402
Last sale
000000

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

Unlock complete report
Augrented Insights
Initial analysis

This three-story, nine-unit multi-family residential building located at 1289 22nd Avenue in the Central Sunset neighborhood was constructed in 1965 and has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the past few years. The most substantial project was a mandatory soft-story retrofit completed in 2017, which addressed seismic safety concerns and cost approximately $95,000. In 2018, the building underwent fire safety improvements including the installation of a new fire alarm system with control panel, smoke detectors, and pull stations ($12,000), along with an upgrade of the sprinkler system with new heads and backflow preventer equipment ($23,000). The building has experienced recurring fire system issues, with violations and complaints regarding the alarm system noted in 2020, 2022, and 2023, though most recent violations have been marked as "Condition Corrected" or "Abated."

The property has received regular maintenance updates, including the replacement of windows and sliding doors with energy-efficient fiberglass frames in 2018 ($23,000). Historical records show earlier maintenance issues were addressed, such as dry rot repairs in 1986 and reroofing in 1996. Several building violations from 2002 and 2009 regarding fire escape maintenance, egress obstructions, and security systems were all eventually abated. An important accessibility concern was raised in 2016 regarding an uninspected elevator system and non-functioning buzzer system, though these issues appear to have been addressed based on subsequent permits and corrections. More recently, the building has experienced some exterior maintenance issues as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in early 2025 regarding graffiti and sidewalk debris, though these are primarily related to the building's surroundings rather than the structure itself.

AI-generated · may contain errors · check the source data tables below

Free account unlocks the full analysis — plus 2× more records across all data categories and the complete landlord portfolio.
Risk rating

How 1289 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

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
2th percentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 798 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
27%
No DBI
violation
73%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

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

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 14.5%
Moderate concern 21.5%
Severe concern 64.1%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
Apartment reviews

1289 22Nd Ave apartment reviews

Real experiences from people who have lived here. Share yours to help other renters decide.

Share your experience — Help other renters by leaving an honest apartment review

Loading reviews…

On the map

Compare nearby alternatives

This building and nearby alternatives, color-coded by risk level. Click any marker to explore.

Buildings nearby
Loading…
The story over time

1289 22Nd Ave event timeline

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

2025
Fire Complaint Sep 08
Alarm Systems
No Merit

See all 9 events

Full history back to 2022 — violations, complaints, permits, buyouts, and fire incidents.

Unlock complete timeline
Every record we have

Full data for 1289 22Nd Ave apartments

13 SF public datasets for this parcel — permits, violations, complaints, fire records, 311 calls, planning records, and buyouts.

Still apartment hunting in SF?

Look up the next apartment before you sign

Search any SF address free — no account needed to see the risk rating.

Simple pricing

Get the complete picture

Every plan unlocks the complete report: all 13 SF datasets, full history, landlord portfolio, and PDF & Excel exports.

Report Bundle

For the buildings you're deciding on right now

$10 one-time

~$3.33 per building. No subscription ever. Each credit unlocks one building's premium report for 30 days.

  • 3 full AI-powered reports
  • Download PDF reports
  • Advanced safety analysis
  • Compare multiple buildings
  • Credits never expire until you use them
  • Full public records (200 rows per dataset)
Buy 3 Reports — $10

Apartment Hunter

For a wide search across many buildings

$39 one-time

30 reports — ~$1.30 each. No subscription ever.

  • 30 full AI-powered reports
  • Download PDF reports
  • Advanced safety analysis
  • Compare multiple buildings
  • Credits never expire until you use them
  • Full public records (200 rows per dataset)
Buy 30 Reports — $39

Cancel anytime · Data sourced from SF Open Data, DBI, SFFD, SF Rent Board & Planning

Watch 1289 22Nd Ave
Get alerted the moment a new violation or complaint is filed.