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1367 26Th Ave

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1781014 2 units · 2 fl · 1928

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Central Sunset average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1367 26Th 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 1928
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.

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 1928
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1928
Total area3,240 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1781014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1369 26th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
May 16, 1995

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

Located in San Francisco's Central Sunset neighborhood, 1367 26th Avenue is a two-story, two-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1928, currently owned by Benjamin Luo. The property has undergone several significant improvements and faced multiple challenges in recent years. Notably, in 2022, the building was the subject of an active complaint investigation regarding unauthorized modifications, including the alleged conversion of ground-level storage and garage space into an unpermitted third unit with additional bedrooms, bathroom, and kitchen facilities. This situation prompted multiple safety and compliance violations, including issues with fire separation between units, unapproved wiring and plumbing, and safety equipment deficiencies (rodent infestation, fire extinguisher requirements, and carbon monoxide/smoke alarm documentation).

The building has a history of infrastructure improvements, including a solar panel installation in 2012 and electrical upgrades in 2018. Historical records show earlier permit activity including a foundation reinforcement project completed in 1990. The property has experienced recurring sewer issues, with documented sewage backup incidents in 2020 and 2019, and a flooding incident in April 2022. Recent maintenance concerns have included driveway blocking incidents (most recently documented in 2024) and general cleaning needs on surrounding sidewalks (2020-2024). While several issues from 2022 have been resolved, including violations for rodent infestation and safety equipment deficiencies that were abated by August 2022, the matter of the allegedly unauthorized third unit remains classified as active according to housing inspection records.

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Risk rating

How 1367 26Th 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
6thpercentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 765 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
55%
No DBI
violation
45%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 45%
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

1367 26Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jun 15
Administrative permit to reuse scope of pa#202506178853 to remove installation of sprinklers under separate permit. none required per sf information sheet fs-12
$1 · Filed
Plumbing PermitJan 28
1f: new plumbing for (1) bathroom, shower pan, and (1) kitchen. install radiant floor heating.

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