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1304-1316 27Th Ave

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1781043 4 units · 2 fl · 1924

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the 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
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Central Sunset average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1304-1316 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 1924
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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 built1924
Total area5,326 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1781043
Ownership

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

Owner name
Amato-Topp Michelle
Mailing address
1314 27th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
010617

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1316 27th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1314 27th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1304 27th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
2555 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1304-1316 27th Avenue in the Central Sunset neighborhood is a 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building with a ground floor commercial space, constructed in 1924 and currently owned by Michelle Amato-topp. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and upgrade works over the past decades, including a 2009 electrical system upgrade to a 200A panel and 240V system, multiple street space permits, and recent plumbing work in January 2025 involving sewer drain repairs. The property has experienced various maintenance issues over the years, with the most concerning incidents occurring in late 2022 when multiple violations were recorded, including a rodent infestation, exposed wiring, and non-compliance with smoke and carbon monoxide alarm regulations. These violations were all abated by December 2022. The building's maintenance history shows attention to basic upkeep, with roof repairs in 1994 and 1997, stucco repairs in 1995, and structural repairs following an earthquake in 1990, though some permits from the 90s are listed as expired.

More recent issues have primarily been related to the commercial component of the property, with a bike shop (Nomad Cyclery) operating in the ground floor space that was reported as closed in June 2023 and listed in the Legacy Business Registry as approved. The property has seen numerous service calls through 311, particularly in 2024, concerning external maintenance matters like sidewalk defects, street lighting issues, and various street cleaning needs. While these external issues don't directly affect the building's internal living conditions, they do provide context on the overall property management environment. The most recent plumbing work in early 2025 suggests ongoing maintenance of critical infrastructure systems, though the frequency of recent service calls indicates continued attention to building maintenance requirements.

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Risk rating

How 1304-1316 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
6th percentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 765 are predicted to be safer.

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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 41.4%
Moderate concern 35.7%
Severe concern 23.0%
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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1304-1316 27Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Sep 08
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sidewalk structure
311 RequestSep 07
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