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1379-1383 23Rd Ave

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

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
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.

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
Hook Ian & Li Shan
Mailing address
855 Veterans Blvd Apt 518 Redwood City CA 94063
Last sale
121720

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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

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
23th percentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 627 are predicted to be safer.

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 severity forecast
No violation 51.4%
Moderate concern 35.7%
Severe concern 12.9%
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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1379-1383 23Rd Ave event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Feb 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
Complete
Building PermitFeb 10
Re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)

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