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1200 17Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1734037 12 units · 3 fl · 1928

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
Above average
avg 1.1
14
FewerMore

This building has 14 novs (7y), above the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1200 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 1928
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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 1928
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1928
Total area5,650 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1734037
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Wasserman Stephen Member 2960 Van Ness Ave Ste B San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
092217

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit apartment building at 1200 17th Avenue in the Inner Sunset, owned by 1200 17th Ave LLC, has undergone significant renovation work since 2014, with most units receiving substantial upgrades to kitchens, bathrooms, and electrical systems. The most recent improvements in early 2024 involved unit 302, including bathroom and kitchen remodeling with new fixtures and electrical upgrades. The building has maintained consistent maintenance and modernization efforts over the years, with documented upgrades to plumbing systems, including the installation of Turbonic wall heaters in 2018 and various unit-specific renovations. In 2020, there was a notable mechanical issue corrected within two weeks regarding flue and combustion air requirements, and in 2019, there were some tenant concerns about newly installed bay windows that were ultimately addressed.

The building's history includes several routine inspections and minor violations that were promptly resolved, including three 2001 violations related to gas meter instructions and safety equipment, a 2017 hoarding complaint, and various fire safety system checks with no significant issues recorded. Recent activity at the property has primarily involved normal urban maintenance matters as recorded through 311 calls, with no pattern of recurring safety or habitability concerns. The building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep and upgrading of systems, with particular attention to unit renovations, electrical safety improvements, and plumbing system enhancements, indicating ongoing investment in the property's maintenance and modernization.

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Risk rating

How 1200 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
6th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1403 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
33%
No DBI
violation
67%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

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 10.4%
Moderate concern 23.3%
Severe concern 66.3%
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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The story over time

1200 17Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 26
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fire police callbox
311 RequestJun 22
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