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1294-1296 23Rd Ave

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1728024 8 units · 2 fl · 1921

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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 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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1294-1296 23Rd 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 1921
2 or more units
8 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.

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 1921
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
Units8
Floors2
Year built1921
Total area5,512 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1728024
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Po Box 22696 San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
January 14, 2000

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Included addresses

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2154 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122
2142 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122
2146 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122
2138 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122
1294 23rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
2150 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122
1296 23rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1294-1296 23rd Ave in the Central Sunset neighborhood is a two-story multi-family residential building with 8 units, constructed in 1921 and currently owned by Irene Oi-ling Woo. The building has undergone several significant improvements and renovations over the past decade, with the most recent being a kitchen remodel completed in December 2022 costing $18,000, along with associated plumbing and electrical work. The ground floor commercial space has seen substantial tenant improvements, including the installation of a UL 300 fire suppression system in 2012, multiple kitchen-related upgrades, and electrical work to support restaurant operations. The property has maintained active compliance with building codes, though there have been multiple complaints about unauthorized work and permit violations, particularly from 2012 to 2015, most of which were subsequently addressed. Fire safety has been an ongoing concern, with multiple fire violations and complaints regarding extinguisher servicing and hood maintenance noted between 2016 and 2020, though these issues were generally corrected promptly. Recent maintenance includes the replacement of the water heater in May 2023 and various plumbing updates. The most significant recent tenant-related concern was a noise complaint about construction work in December 2022, which was resolved by January 2023. The building has been actively managed, with all recent permits marked as complete, though there has been recent activity regarding garbage and debris issues in the vicinity, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in early January 2025.

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Risk rating

How 1294-1296 23Rd 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
8thpercentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 749 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
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 37%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1294-1296 23Rd Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 09
Garbage and debris
furniture

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