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1317 4Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1759004 4 units · 2 fl · 1962

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 1317 4Th 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 1962
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 built1962
Total area3,162 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1759004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Charles W Allen Bypass Trus
Mailing address
Victoria Ann Allen Trustee 174 Alta Vista Wy Daly City CA 94014
Last sale
082296

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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 1317 4th Avenue in the Inner Sunset, owned by Charles W Allen Bypass Trust, contains 4 units and was constructed in 1962. The property's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, with significant improvements including a complete reroofing in 2009 costing $14,650, window and siding replacement in 2008 ($20,000), and a rear exit landing and stair repair in 1998 addressing leaks and dry rot. Most recently, in 2021, the building had its water heater replaced, demonstrating continued attention to necessary repairs.

The building has experienced several plumbing and infrastructure issues over the years, particularly related to sewage systems, with backup incidents recorded in 2015 and a sewer-related incident in 2022. There was a sidewalk defect noted in 2016 that was resolved, and more recent maintenance of concern includes an incident in 2009 regarding improper waste receptacle management. The property has undergone routine housing inspections in 1999, 2005, and 2010, all of which were promptly resolved. Notably, there have been no recent housing code violations or major safety concerns on record. The building's location has recently experienced some noise disturbances in August 2024, though these were related to a nearby major event venue rather than the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 1317 4Th 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
23th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1150 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
66%
No DBI
violation
34%
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 (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 41.5%
Moderate concern 21.0%
Severe concern 37.5%
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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1317 4Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Mar 03
Re-roofing (w/ torch)
$27,900 · Complete

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