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1338-1340 17Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1771035 2 units · 2 fl · 1946

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 1338-1340 17Th 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 1946
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
Floors2
Year built1946
Total area2,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1771035
Ownership

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

Owner name
Watson Living Trust-Trust A
Mailing address
820 Ramona Ave Albany CA 94706
Last sale
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1338 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1340 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1338-1340 17th Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood. Built in 1946 and classified as a Flats & Duplex building, this structure has undergone several significant improvements recently. Most notably, in 2024, there was comprehensive updating of the building's systems and features, including the replacement of both furnaces in the garage, a bathroom and kitchen remodel, electrical upgrades including new wiring on the second floor, installation of a sub-panel, and replacement of ungrounded receptacles. These improvements, totaling over $45,000, indicate substantial modernization efforts to enhance the building's safety and comfort.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to addressing structural issues, including a 2005 repair of damaged stucco caused by rotted deck issues over the entryway and garage. Earlier records from 1988 document a reroofing project. In 2023, the city's Department of Building Inspection officially documented the legal use of the property as a two-unit R-3 occupancy building, confirming its proper classification in city records. The property has minimal 311 call history, with only three recorded incidents: a parking enforcement request in October 2024, a general services request to Public Works in July 2020, and a noise report in July 2017 that was determined to be invalid and redirected to SFPD. The building appears to be currently well-maintained, with recent permits indicating ongoing investment in its infrastructure and systems.

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Risk rating

How 1338-1340 17Th 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
74th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 388 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 83.0%
Moderate concern 12.4%
Severe concern 4.6%
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

1338-1340 17Th Ave event timeline

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

2024
Plumbing Permit Oct 28
Remove and replace 2 existing furnance in garage. revised existing gas line and flue.
Complete
Building PermitSep 03
Minor remodel of (e) bathroom and kitchen. no walls shall be moved.

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