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1335-1337 5Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1760009 2 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 1335-1337 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
2 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
Units2
Floors3
Year built1914
Total area2,724 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1760009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wong Anita O L
Mailing address
1337 5th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
100820

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1337 05th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1335 05th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 1335-1337 5th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood, owned by Anita O L Wong, has experienced significant modifications and compliance challenges since its construction in 1914. The property underwent substantial renovations in 2018-2020, including kitchen and bathroom remodels in both units, window replacements, and new heating systems, with completed work totaling over $100,000. However, the building's recent history includes serious occupancy and safety concerns, beginning with investigations in 2012-2015 that revealed unauthorized modifications creating illegal units, improper fire safety measures, inadequate heating systems, and unpermitted electrical/plumbing work. These issues led to multiple building violations, though many were addressed through subsequent permits and construction work. The property underwent a tenant buyout in 2018 affecting five tenants across two units, with payments of $45,000 and $72,400 respectively.

Recent investment in the property includes a complete reroofing in 2019 ($11,000) and furnace replacements in 2020, suggesting ongoing maintenance commitment from the owner. The building has experienced multiple parking-related complaints in recent years, particularly concerning sidewalk parking violations, though these are external to the building's condition. The property has also been the subject of multiple permits and planning actions to address previous violations and legalize improvements, including a withdrawn permit attempt in 2018 to legalize an additional unit on the first floor. While most recent permits have been completed, many permits from 2018-2020 show as "expired," warranting verification of final approval status. The building's history features a mix of major improvements and significant compliance challenges, with recent records indicating more stable conditions following the resolution of past violations.

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Risk rating

How 1335-1337 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
88th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 179 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

Complaints across all of this owner's buildings 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 78.1%
Moderate concern 17.5%
Severe concern 4.4%
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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1335-1337 5Th Ave event timeline

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

2021
DBI Complaint Feb 18
Date last observed: 17-feb-21; time last observed: 3:00pm; identity of person performing the work: owner of house; exact location: rear bldg; building type: residence/dwelling expired permits; work w/o permit; work beyond scope of permit; illegal change of use; ; additional information: shed being build in back yard;
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