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1333 17Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1772004B 3 units · 2 fl · 1923

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 1333 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 1923
2 or more units
3 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 1923
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1923
Total area2,300 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1772004B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Louie Lawrence, Art, Paul & P O Box 2439 Danville CA 94526
Last sale
April 14, 2022

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

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Initial analysis

The 3-unit, 2-story apartment building at 1333 17th Avenue in the Inner Sunset, owned by Louie Family Trust and constructed in 1923, has undergone significant recent improvements totaling over $77,000. In late 2022, substantial renovations were completed in Unit #1333, including kitchen and bathroom remodeling, conversion of a bedroom to a family room, addition of a den, and fireplace removal, with corresponding electrical upgrades to a 200-amp panel and plumbing work for two new shower pans. Unit #1335 received similar treatment with fireplace removal and electrical panel upgrade to 100-amp service. Most recently, in January 2023, five windows were replaced with aluminum-clad wood windows. Prior records show an expired roofing permit from 1998, now over 25 years old.

The property has experienced several parking-related issues in the immediate vicinity over the past few years, with multiple reports of abandoned vehicles and sidewalk parking violations between 2020 and 2024. Notably, between February and May 2023, there were four consecutive reports of abandoned vehicles, with one complaint suggesting possible misuse of the 311 reporting system. The building had two incidents of illegal postings in mid-2020 that were resolved, and two driveway blocking incidents in December 2019 that resulted in one citation. Given the age of the building and its recent extensive renovations, the property appears to be well-maintained, though the surrounding area has experienced ongoing parking enforcement challenges.

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Risk rating

How 1333 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

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
49thpercentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 761 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
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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.

Owner's portfolio size

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

Building age

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

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 18%
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

1333 17Th Ave event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Apr 15
Abandoned vehicles
DPT Abandoned Vehicles Low
311 RequestApr 15
Abandoned vehicles

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