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1277-1281 17Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1733016 3 units · 2 fl · 1906

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 1277-1281 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 1906
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area2,342 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1733016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Maestri Robert
Mailing address
291 Acacia Ave Napa CA 94558
Last sale
061015

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1279 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1277 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1281 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1277-1281 17th Avenue is a two-story, multi-family residential building constructed in 1906, containing three units and owned by Robert Maestri. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, with the most substantial recent work occurring between 2007-2008, which included the enclosure of a first floor lightwell, addition of a half bath, storage remodeling, and comprehensive electrical and plumbing upgrades totaling approximately $35,000 in improvements. Other notable renovations include a 2004 update to the 1279 unit's bathroom and kitchen, a 2003 horizontal addition replacing a rotting back porch and stairs, and window replacements valued at $30,000. An incident was reported in February 2009 regarding unauthorized construction work that allegedly affected neighboring properties and utilities, causing noise and access issues, though this complaint was quickly abated within two days.

The building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep, including a $2,000 reroofing project in 2007. The most recent issue reported was in November 2023, concerning tree root damage to the sidewalk, which is currently under review by the Department of Public Works. The property has been subject to proper permitting for major works, with all completed permits showing satisfactory completion status, including extensive electrical upgrades (adding numerous outlets, switches, and lights) and comprehensive plumbing improvements throughout the building. The residential units have received various modernizations to improve facilities and infrastructure, including the installation of new skylights, gas furnace flue and duct work, and extensive lighting and electrical systems upgrades between 2003 and 2008.

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Risk rating

How 1277-1281 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
27th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1090 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
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 52.2%
Moderate concern 34.1%
Severe concern 13.8%
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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1277-1281 17Th Ave event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Nov 05
Trees - damaging property
Lifted sidewalk tree roots
311 RequestJul 20
Trees - damaging property

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