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1266 17Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1734024 6 units · 2 fl · 1964

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Sunset — not a forecast
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 1266 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 1964
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1964
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units6
Floors2
Year built1964
Total area4,308 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1734024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Donald B K & Sandra Sun Oy 300 Gellert Dr San Francisco CA 94132
Last sale
July 29, 2010

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Initial analysis

The Wong Family Trust's 2-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building at 1266 17th Avenue in the Inner Sunset, constructed in 1964, has undergone several significant improvements over the past decades, with particular attention to safety and maintenance. Most recently, in August 2024, the building began upgrading its fire alarm system to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and updating all existing devices to be compatible with a new fire alarm control panel. The building successfully completed its mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit (Tier 3) work, which included the installation of moment frames on the ground floor, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements. Earlier improvements included exterior maintenance in 2018 with siding replacement and window retrofitting, and plumbing upgrades in 2010 involving bathroom fixtures.

The building has experienced several maintenance and safety-related issues in its history, most notably a series of fire safety violations in 2001 that were promptly addressed within one month, including problems with fire-proofing materials, smoke enclosure door closers, and fire extinguisher maintenance. Two significant water-related incidents were recorded in 2002, involving leaks in bathrooms, a lobby, and a garage area, though these were resolved within a reasonable timeframe. The property has undergone regular routine inspections by Housing Inspection Services in 2001, 2009, and 2018, as well as some street space-related permits in 2018 and 2019. While there have been several 311 calls regarding the property location, these were primarily related to issues outside the building's direct management, such as abandoned vehicles and street litter concerns, rather than building-specific problems.

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Risk rating

How 1266 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
49thpercentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 761 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Final warnings, owner's portfolio

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 18%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1266 17Th Ave event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Aug 22
Upgrade (e) fire alarm system to comply with sffc section 1103.7.6.1
$23,800 · Complete
Electrical PermitAug 19
Online electrical permit: 60 of buildings of 6 dwelling units or less. modification of an existing fire alarm system by upgrading the fire panel, update all existing devices to be compatible with new facp and provide low frequency sounders in all sleeping areas to meet

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