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1301 14Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1769048 16 units · 2 fl · 1958

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Sunset
Above average
avg 1.1
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1301 14Th 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 1958
2 or more units
16 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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
Units16
Floors2
Year built1958
Total area10,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1769048
Ownership

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

Owner name
Martin & Catherine O'Donova
Mailing address
O'donovan Martin & Catherin 1104 Hamilton Ln Burlingame CA 94010
Last sale
080713

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Initial analysis

The 16-unit, two-story apartment building at 1301 14th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood, owned by Martin & Catherine O'donova, has undergone several significant safety and maintenance improvements since its construction in 1958. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2015 (at a cost of $75,000) to improve seismic safety, and windows were replaced and deck repairs conducted in 2020. There have been recurring issues with the building's hot water system, with notable complaints in 2022 and 2007 about lack of hot water affecting multiple units, particularly in the rear of the building. The building has experienced several pest control challenges, including infestations of mites and rodents in 2018-2020.

Recent developments include a filed permit in February 2024 for upgrading the fire alarm system, following a violation for sleeping area requirements issued in January 2024. The building's fire safety systems have required ongoing attention, with multiple violations and complaints related to alarm systems, sprinklers, and extinguisher maintenance between 2016 and 2024. Two significant sets of building violations were recorded in 2000 (related to gas utility safety and general sanitation) and 2018 (involving lead paint hazards, building maintenance, and sanitation issues), though all were subsequently abated. Recent fire safety inspections have identified the need for improvements to the alarm system, though many previous fire code violations have been resolved.

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Risk rating

How 1301 14Th 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
1th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1478 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
18%
No DBI
violation
82%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 8.6%
Moderate concern 39.9%
Severe concern 51.5%
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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The story over time

1301 14Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Feb 24
No violations observed at the time of inspection. 604 and smoke/co alarm affidavits received.
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