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1315-1317 5Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1760004 3 units · 3 fl · 1914

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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 1315-1317 5Th 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 1914
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1914
Total area4,650 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1760004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chen,Shuatan T Liv Tr
Mailing address
Shuatan T Chen 530 25Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
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Included addresses

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1317 05th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1317 A 05th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1315 05th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 1315-1317 5th Avenue in the Inner Sunset, owned by the Chen, shuatan T Liv Tr trust, has a history of both maintenance and compliance issues dating back several decades. Built in 1914, this three-story building has undergone several significant exterior improvements, including a complete stucco replacement project in 2008 costing $26,500, reroofing in 1995, and the removal of a brick facade in favor of stucco in 1990. The property experienced substantial compliance enforcement in 2005 when multiple violations were recorded regarding stairs and fire proofing, all of which were resolved within approximately two months. Earlier repairs included addressing deteriorated posts, stringers, and handrails in 2005, repairing rear exterior stairs in 1983, and bringing the building into code compliance in 1984.

Recent concerns primarily involve exterior maintenance issues, with a notable sidewalk defect reported in August 2023. The building's recent history shows typical urban maintenance matters including general cleaning and graffiti removal in 2019-2020. The property has undergone routine housing inspections in 1997, 1999, 2005, and 2010, suggesting regular oversight by housing authorities. While the building has experienced various maintenance issues over the years, most of the significant violations have been addressed promptly, with no active violations currently on record. The recent complaints primarily involve external factors such as graffiti, sidewalk conditions, and parking issues, rather than building-specific concerns.

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Risk rating

How 1315-1317 5Th 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
37th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 941 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 62.3%
Moderate concern 23.5%
Severe concern 14.2%
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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1315-1317 5Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Oct 09
Re roofing: hot works.
$36,400 · Complete
311 RequestAug 11
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