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1331-1333 19Th Ave

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1774009 4 units · 2 fl · 1907

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Central Sunset
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Central Sunset average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1331-1333 19Th 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 1907
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area3,569 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1774009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lyman Lai Irrevocable Trust
Mailing address
Lai Jennie, Trustee 229 8Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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1331 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1333 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1331-1333 19th Avenue in the Central Sunset neighborhood, owned by the Lyman Lai Irrevocable Trust, has a documented history dating back to its 1907 construction. The building underwent several maintenance and safety-related inspections in the early 2000s, with significant violations recorded in 2000 including issues with smoke enclosure doors, fire safety equipment, and security requirements. While these violations were abated by March 2000, further concerns were raised in 2002 regarding wood stairs and decks, and in 2003 regarding mold around the furnace in the basement. More recent maintenance history is limited to some permits for reroofing work in 1996 and termite damage repairs in 1987, along with street space permits obtained in 2005 and 2007.

In the past decade, the building has experienced several maintenance issues including a bathroom sink leak and malfunctioning kitchen windows reported in 2014. The property has also faced multiple external challenges in recent years, with numerous 311 calls between late 2023 and early 2024 regarding garbage and debris on the street, including multiple reports of human waste. Notably, there was a tenant buyout at the nearby 1327 19th Avenue address in 2022 involving three tenants and a payment of $45,000, though this does not directly pertain to the subject building. The most recent documented issue at the property was a parking complaint in January 2024, which was deemed invalid due to incomplete reporting information.

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Risk rating

How 1331-1333 19Th 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
25th percentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 610 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
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 age

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 39.0%
Moderate concern 27.9%
Severe concern 33.1%
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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1331-1333 19Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Jul 21
Garbage and debris
shopping cart
311 RequestJan 30
Blocking driveway cite only

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