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1379-1383 23Rd Ave

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1778016 3 units · 2 fl · 1914

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, but recent activity points to a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Central Sunset — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.7
8
FewerMore

This building has 8 novs (7y), above the Central Sunset average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1379-1383 23Rd 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 1914
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 1914
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 built1914
Total area3,292 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1778016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
855 Veterans Blvd Apt 518 Redwood City CA 94063
Last sale
October 14, 2020

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1381 23rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1379 23rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1383 23rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 1379-1383 23rd Avenue in the Central Sunset neighborhood, owned by Ian Hook and Shan Li, was constructed in 1914 and contains two stories. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with major renovations occurring in 2006 that included electrical rewiring with a 200A service upgrade, kitchen and bathroom remodels across multiple units, and insulation improvements. More recent maintenance work includes a water heater installation in 2018 and a house trap replacement in 2011.

The building is currently facing several serious issues, with multiple active violations filed in December 2024 concerning fire safety (carbon monoxide/smoke alarm affidavits and fire extinguisher requirements), structural maintenance, and plumbing conditions (toilet repairs). A routine inspection on December 16, 2024, has triggered these violations, while a housing complaint filed on December 11, 2024, regarding a leak is also marked as active. Historical complaints dating back to 1997-1998 indicate past heating system problems, though these were reportedly resolved at that time. The property has experienced recurring issues with sidewalk parking violations in the surrounding area, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2021-2024, though these are not directly related to the building's condition or maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 1379-1383 23Rd 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
22ndpercentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 635 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
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
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.

Building age

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 25%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1379-1383 23Rd Ave event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Jul 27
Service upgrade up to 400a
Issued
Electrical PermitFeb 26
Solarapp+ approval: sa20260226-2454-47-6128-a - installing 10 roof-mounted solar pv modules, 440 watts per module, total no. of rating 4.4 kw. including 1 energy storage unit, of 86.4 vdc, 29.50 a, with 10 kwh each in capacity. roof mounted photovoltaic system with ins

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