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1231-1233 19Th Ave

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1731048 6 units · 2 fl · 1978

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high 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 Central Sunset — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.7
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Central Sunset average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1231-1233 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 1978
2 or more units
6 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.

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 1978
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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1978
Total area5,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1731048
Ownership

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

Mailing address
C/o Terence N Bartek 1201 19Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
January 13, 2005

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1233 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1231 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1231-1233 19th Avenue is a two-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1978 and currently owned by "Church In San Francisco." The building is undergoing significant improvements, with several active permits as of 2024, including the addition of two accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on the first floor - an ongoing project combining both Units 7 and 8 totaling 912 sq. ft. The building is also receiving substantial safety upgrades, with permits issued for installing a comprehensive fire sprinkler system throughout the first floor and stairwells (40 heads) and upgrading the fire alarm system to an addressable control unit with modern features. A compliant soft-story seismic retrofit is in progress under mandatory requirements (though currently listed as non-compliant status), which includes work on garage door infills and exterior shear elements.

Recent concerns have been raised regarding the construction process, with multiple complaints in early 2024 about building gas supply pipes being encased in concrete during foundation work, though these complaints were mostly marked "Not Active." The building has a history of compliance issues, particularly regarding the mandatory soft-story retrofit program, which remains an active violation as of 2021. Previous violations from 2001 related to fire safety and plumbing issues were resolved, and a 2004 complaint about an unpermitted room construction was abated. The property has undergone several major improvements over the years, including roofing work in 2003, unauthorized construction modifications in 2004, and previous attempts at soft-story upgrades in 2017 and 2019. Recent 311 calls near the property in 2024 have primarily related to external issues such as garbage, graffiti, and pavement defects, rather than building-specific concerns.

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Risk rating

How 1231-1233 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

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
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Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 790 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

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Predicted 12-month outcome
39%
No DBI
violation
61%
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.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 61%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1231-1233 19Th Ave event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint Jun 22
1231 19th street. excessive noise and yelling and scaffolding construction starting at 7:30 am on father¿s day sunday today. going on now.(311 sr 101004290517)
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