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1375 27Th Ave

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1782012B 5 units · 2 fl · 1927

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Central Sunset
Above average
avg 0.7
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Central Sunset average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1375 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 1927
2 or more units
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1927
Total area4,573 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1782012B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lorda Family Trust
Mailing address
Jean B & Annie F Lorda Trus 242 Richardson Dr Mill Valley CA 94941
Last sale
073119

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Initial analysis

Located in San Francisco's Central Sunset neighborhood, 1375 27th Avenue is a two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1927, containing 5 units owned by the Lorda Family Trust. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, most notably a completed soft-story retrofit in 2017 (Tier 3), which demonstrates compliance with seismic safety requirements. Major renovations in 2017-2018 included interior alterations to ground-level dwelling and laundry/storage areas, along with comprehensive electrical rewiring that upgraded lighting, switches, receptacles, and added safety features like smoke detectors. Recent maintenance work in 2023 addressed chimney safety concerns, with the installation of new flue pipes, following two complaints in February 2023 about potential instability.

The building has maintained compliance with safety requirements, though there were historical issues with the back stairs and handrails in 2001, which were resolved in early 2002 along with the installation of smoke detectors. A deposit slip from 2021 indicated the building had two illegal but nonconforming units, though recent permits suggest these have been regularized. The property has experienced periodic street-level maintenance issues, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls regarding sidewalk cleaning and parking enforcement between 2022-2023, though these are typical for urban settings. A sewer backup issue was reported and resolved in December 2022, along with several parking violations that were properly addressed through citations. The building's maintenance record shows regular attention to infrastructure needs, including reroofing work in 2011 and various plumbing system upgrades.

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Risk rating

How 1375 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
5th percentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 773 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
48%
No DBI
violation
52%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 37.0%
Moderate concern 34.9%
Severe concern 28.1%
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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The story over time

1375 27Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Apr 03
Date last observed: 02-apr-26; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling other building; ; additional information: old unused communication cables have come loose off the building and are hanging low across the street and sidewalk. please inform responsible party to removed the old telecom cables. ;
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