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1347-1349 5Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1760012 2 units · 2 fl · 1914

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1347-1349 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.

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 1914
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1914
Total area2,900 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1760012
Ownership

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

Mailing address
John Herndon & Mary Chandle 1349 5Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
August 22, 1997

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1349 05th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1349 A 05th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1347 05th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1347-1349 5th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood is a 2-story flats and duplex structure built in 1914, currently owned by Herndon & Chandler Fmly 201. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, with the most recent work focusing on window replacements. In 2021, six back windows were replaced in unit 1349, following a similar project in 2020 that involved kitchen window replacements in both units. More substantial structural work was completed in 2019, when the garage underwent repairs including e-beam replacement and new post installation with footings. Earlier improvements include a comprehensive window replacement project in 2013 that upgraded twelve street-facing windows to meet modern energy efficiency standards, as well as a sewer replacement and house trap update in late 2013.

The building experienced a notable series of violations in 2005 related to fire safety and security, including issues with exterior door self-closing devices, though all violations were promptly abated by November 2005. There was also a complaint about an illegal unit below the building in 1996, which was resolved within a week. More recent maintenance issues have been limited to external matters, including various 311 calls in 2024 regarding parking violations near the property, and a damaged tree report filed in December 2024. The building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep, with no active violations or complaints, though there was one sidewalk defect reported in 2012 related to a utility vault lid that required notification to Comcast. The property's permit history indicates consistent investment in maintaining and improving the building's infrastructure, with particular attention to window systems and structural components.

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Risk rating

How 1347-1349 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

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
82ndpercentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 269 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
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Owner's portfolio size

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 12%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1347-1349 5Th Ave event timeline

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2025
Plumbing Permit Apr 29
Work category: 1p; 1 shower pan
Complete
Electrical PermitApr 17
Bathroom remodel and remove some house nob and tube

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