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1281-1283 19Th Ave

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1731017 2 units · 2 fl · 1906

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Central Sunset
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 1281-1283 19Th 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 1906
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 built1906
Total area2,794 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1731017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kwock Fmly Revoc Tr
Mailing address
Kwock John & Susan Trustees Po Box 27586 San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
062007

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1283 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1281 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1281-1283 19th Avenue in the Central Sunset neighborhood is a two-unit residential building constructed in 1906, classified as a Flats & Duplex structure. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most substantial renovations occurring in 2005 when major work was performed including foundation and siding repairs, kitchen relocation, staircase repairs, new bathroom installation, and electrical updates totaling approximately $100,000. Additional improvements from that period included the installation of a spiral staircase and new bathroom work, with all permits from this renovation phase properly marked as complete. A reroofing project costing $9,800 was successfully completed in 2007, and more recently, in 2013, there was a gas houseline extension installation.

The most pressing current issues affecting the property relate to ongoing sanitation concerns in the immediate vicinity, with multiple reports of garbage and debris problems. Between late December 2024 and early January 2025, there were eight documented incidents of garbage-related complaints, primarily involving overflowing city garbage cans, though most were resolved without the need for further action. There were also two instances of public graffiti reported in December 2024, one of which remains currently open while the other has been resolved. The building's location and its historical renovation improvements suggest proper maintenance attention has been given to major systems, though the recent spate of exterior sanitation issues may indicate broader neighborhood challenges rather than specific building management concerns.

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Risk rating

How 1281-1283 19Th 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
41th percentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 480 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Neighborhood location

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

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 71.9%
Moderate concern 19.4%
Severe concern 8.6%
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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1281-1283 19Th Ave event timeline

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2024
311 Request Dec 26
Garbage and debris
furniture

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