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1267 17Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1733014 7 units · 2 fl · 1924

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 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 1267 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 1924
2 or more units
7 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
Units7
Floors2
Year built1924
Total area6,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1733014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Cherny Family Trust
Mailing address
Cherny Robert W & Rebecca M 1267 17Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
090111

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Initial analysis

The 7-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1267 17th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood, owned by the Cherny Family Trust, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1924. Most notably, the building has received substantial safety upgrades, including the installation of a new fire alarm system in 2020 (with an associated sprinkler monitoring system), and the addition of a rooftop solar PV system in 2019 featuring 8 modules and a 3.8 kW rating. Other important recent improvements include a complete reroofing in 2019 ($34,250), a 200-amp electrical service upgrade in 2014, and comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodeling in 2013 for one of the units, including new cabinets, counters, and electrical work.

The building has undergone routine housing inspections by Housing Inspection Services in 2000, 2002, 2009, and 2018, all of which have been marked as "Not Active" with violations reportedly abated. Historical violations from 2000-2009 included issues such as combustible storage concerns, drainage pipe problems, and security matters, though all were resolved. The property has also experienced minimal recent issues, with the only 311 calls from 2024 relating to garbage debris and noise, which were either closed with no work needed or noted for record purposes.

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Risk rating

How 1267 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
9th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1359 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
49%
No DBI
violation
51%
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.

Building size

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 43.4%
Moderate concern 36.5%
Severe concern 20.0%
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

1267 17Th Ave event timeline

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

2020
Building Permit Feb 28
Install new fire alrm for fire sprinkler monitorijg system app 201907085305
$4,000 · Issued

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