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1295 15Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1735018 15 units · 3 fl · 1926

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1295 15Th 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 1926
2 or more units
15 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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 1926
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
Units15
Floors3
Year built1926
Total area9,960 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1735018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
44 Crown Ter San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale

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1404 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122
1295 15th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1400 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122
1402 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122
Augrented Insights
Initial analysis

The 15-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1295 15th Avenue in the Inner Sunset, owned by Artal Family LP, has undergone several significant safety and maintenance improvements since its construction in 1926. Most recently, in 2024, the building addressed a serious structural issue when brick veneer detachment was discovered on the south side, with repairs completed by July 2024 at a cost of $18,000. The property has also prioritized fire safety, completing a fire alarm system upgrade in 2023-2024 that included new devices and low-frequency sounders to meet current safety standards, with costs totaling over $40,000. Notably, the building successfully completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2014, installing new shearwalls, grade beams, and moment frames at a cost of $70,000. The building has experienced recurring issues with its fire alarm system, with multiple malfunction-related incidents and complaints recorded between 2021-2023, though all were marked as "Condition Corrected." The property has undergone regular housing inspections throughout its history, with routine maintenance issues being addressed, including sidewalk repairs in 2003 and various plumbing modifications.

Recent activity around the building includes several 311 calls in late 2024 regarding sidewalk conditions, illegal parking, and encampments, though these are not directly related to the building's structural or safety systems. Historical records show that the building has generally maintained compliance with safety standards, addressing violations promptly, such as the brick facade repair work approved in 2024. The property's comprehensive investment in safety improvements, including the successful completion of the soft-story retrofit program, indicates ongoing commitment to maintaining structural integrity and resident safety.

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Risk rating

How 1295 15Th 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
2ndpercentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1463 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
24%
No DBI
violation
76%
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.

Property class

The assessor's property-class code, which correlates with building type and the violation rates the model expects. This code is grouped with other less-common classes.

Building size

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 76%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1295 15Th Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 22
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mail box
311 RequestJul 20
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