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1318-1320 27Th Ave

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1781042 2 units · 2 fl · 1926

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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 1318-1320 27Th 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 1926
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1926
Total area3,130 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1781042
Ownership

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

Owner name
Yee James C
Mailing address
1318 27th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
012407

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1318 27th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1320 27th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1318-1320 27th Avenue is a two-unit multi-family residential building located in the Central Sunset neighborhood, constructed in 1926 and classified as a Flats & Duplex style structure. The building's documented history shows several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, with the most substantial recent work occurring between 2004-2005 when comprehensive bathroom remodeling was undertaken on the second and third floors, including electrical upgrades such as lighting and switch installations, at a cost of $16,000. Earlier structural maintenance included termite repairs in 1991 and stucco repairs to the basement front in 1989.

More recent building concerns have primarily related to infrastructure issues, including a sewer backup incident in March 2021 that was successfully resolved by PUC Sewer Operations. The property has experienced recurring issues with abandoned vehicles in the immediate vicinity, with five reported incidents between June 2023 and August 2023, though these were generally resolved either through vehicle relocation or non-compliance with parking regulations. The most recent incident involved a blocked driveway complaint in February 2024, but the responding officer was unable to locate the vehicle in question. A separate general cleaning request was made in October 2011 for loose garbage in the area, though this appears to be a street maintenance issue rather than a property-specific concern.

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Risk rating

How 1318-1320 27Th 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
44th percentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 456 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 77.2%
Moderate concern 14.9%
Severe concern 7.9%
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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1318-1320 27Th Ave event timeline

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

2024
311 Request Feb 17
Blocking driveway cite only
Black - Porsche - 9CIF098

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