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522 Judah St

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1765016A 5 units · 3 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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.

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 522 Judah St 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 1900
2 or more units
5 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 1900
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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area3,300 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1765016A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Louie Lawton W Ttee 148 Oxford St San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
December 10, 2004

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 522 Judah Street in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood was constructed in 1900 and contains five units, with the current owner listed as Nprl Louie Family Trust. The building underwent significant renovations in 2009, particularly in Apartment #1, which received comprehensive updates to two bathrooms, bedrooms, kitchen, living and dining rooms, including the installation of new vinyl windows (24 total) and various electrical and plumbing upgrades. These improvements followed a series of violations in late 2008 and early 2009 that highlighted several safety and maintenance issues, including problems with heat, fire escape functionality, stairs, water heater ventilation, fire extinguishers, security features, and windows. All these violations were officially abated by January 22, 2009.

The building's infrastructure faced challenges in the years following the renovations, particularly with plumbing systems experiencing multiple sewer backup incidents between 2018-2021, with the most recent being a sewage backup reported in November 2028. Parking enforcement issues have been documented in 2023, but these are typical urban concerns. The property has a relatively clean record since its major renovation in 2009, with no significant building violations or major repairs reported in recent years, though the recurring sewer issues indicate some persistent infrastructure challenges. The building's recent history suggests improved overall maintenance and compliance, with most complaints being resolved promptly through appropriate inspections and repairs.

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Risk rating

How 522 Judah St'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
22ndpercentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1165 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
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 34%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

522 Judah St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Nov 06
Permit parking
faded ok

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