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1231-1233 19Th Ave

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

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Central Sunset
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.

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).

Owner name
Church In San Francisco
Mailing address
C/o Terence N Bartek 1201 19Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
050509

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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

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
3th percentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 790 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
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 severity forecast
No violation 37.5%
Moderate concern 25.3%
Severe concern 37.1%
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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The story over time

1231-1233 19Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
Plumbing Permit Apr 02
#8: install 3 indoor units and 1 outdoor condensor
Complete
Building PermitFeb 14
To obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202203049252 and 202312283209. all work is complete.

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