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1251 17Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1733010 6 units · 2 fl · 1962

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Sunset
At or below average
avg 1.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1251 17Th 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 1962
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 built1962
Total area4,562 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1733010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sallie A Enderlin Revoc Lvg
Mailing address
George Goodwin Realty Inc 1901 Lawton St San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
042414

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit multi-family residential building at 1251 17th Avenue in the Inner Sunset, owned by Sallie A Enderlin Revocable Living Trust, has undergone several significant safety upgrades since its construction in 1962. Most notably, the building completed mandatory seismic retrofitting in 2017 as a Tier 3 soft-story compliant structure, demonstrating commitment to earthquake safety. Recent improvements include a 2018 fire alarm system upgrade that incorporated low-frequency sounders in all sleeping areas, with associated electrical work completed successfully in December 2017, despite an earlier cancellation of the permit. The building has a history of addressing safety concerns, as evidenced by the resolution of multiple violations from a 2009 routine inspection, which included repairs to the central alarm system, fire escape drop ladder maintenance, and posting of gas meter instructional diagrams – all of which were promptly abated by March 2010.

The property has undergone several maintenance and improvement projects over the years, including a roof replacement in 2010 costing $19,600. Historical records show a cancelled permit from 1986 for sprinkler installation, though the current fire safety systems appear to be adequately maintained. The building has been subject to routine housing inspections in 2001, 2009, and 2018, with all issues addressed in a timely manner. Street-level maintenance concerns have been minimal, with only routine sidewalk cleaning matters logged through the 311 system, the most recent being a general cleaning request from August 2023. The property's documented history suggests regular upkeep and responsiveness to safety requirements, with no active violations or unresolved complaints at present.

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Risk rating

How 1251 17Th 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
17th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1239 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
62%
No DBI
violation
38%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Building size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 43.1%
Moderate concern 20.6%
Severe concern 36.3%
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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1251 17Th Ave event timeline

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2023
311 Request Aug 25
General cleaning
Other Loose Garbage

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