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1288 17Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1734021A 4 units · 2 fl · 1939

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 1288 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 1939
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1939
Total area3,584 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1734021A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lee Living Trust
Mailing address
John & Josephine Lee Truste 406 Cordova St San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
060998

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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1288 17th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood was built in 1939 and is currently owned by Lee Living Trust. The building has undergone significant improvements over the past decade, including comprehensive unit renovations in Apartments 1, 3, and 4, which involved kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical sub-panel upgrades, and new fixtures between 2014 and 2018, with cost estimates ranging from $20,000 to $30,000 per unit. A notable electrical system upgrade was completed in July 2020 with the installation of a 60-amp sub-panel and extensive rewiring for Unit 2. The building's electrical infrastructure received substantial attention in 2008 with a 200-amp service upgrade, installing five meters for all units.

The property has a documented history of compliance issues, most notably during a routine inspection in October 2009 that revealed multiple violations including security concerns (such as inadequate locks and handrails), fire safety issues (including problems with the garbage chute sprinkler head), and garage ventilation problems. These violations were all addressed and abated by June 2010. Recent maintenance records show attention to building upkeep, including dry rot and stucco repairs in 2018. The building has experienced various external issues documented through 311 calls, primarily related to parking enforcement and sidewalk maintenance, with the most recent service requests occurring in 2024. The property has maintained active compliance with housing services inspections since the resolution of the 2009 violations, with the most recent routine inspection recorded in 2018 showing no active violations.

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Risk rating

How 1288 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
21th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1179 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
64%
No DBI
violation
36%
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 location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 70.7%
Moderate concern 10.8%
Severe concern 18.5%
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

1288 17Th Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 11
Parking on sidewalk
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