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1394 29Th Ave

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1783018 3 units · 2 fl · 1946

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 1394 29Th 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 1946
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC1
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 built1946
Total area3,425 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusReligious
Blocklot1783018
Ownership

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

Owner name
San Francisco Mandarin Bapt
Mailing address
2332 Judah St San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
022696

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1394 29th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
2350 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

Located in San Francisco's Central Sunset neighborhood, this two-story multi-family residential building at 1394 29th Avenue was constructed in 1946 and contains three units, with one ground-floor commercial space. The property, owned by San Francisco Mandarin Baptist, has undergone several roofing maintenance activities over the years, including permitted reroofing work in 1993 and again in 2011, each with a cost of $6,500. Most notably, there is currently an active building complaint filed in November 2024 regarding unauthorized conversion of third-floor residential space into church office facilities, potentially violating permitted use regulations.

The property and surrounding area have experienced various maintenance and public safety issues in recent years, with multiple 311 calls particularly in 2024 related to street cleaning and maintenance. These include reports of garbage and debris on multiple occasions, sidewalk defects (notably a collapsed sidewalk in November 2023), and a pavement defect reported in September 2024. The building's immediate vicinity has also seen various municipal service requests, including parking enforcement for driveway blocking and scooter service requests, indicating ongoing urban maintenance challenges in the area. Importantly, there was one documented fire incident involving a malicious false alarm with no civilian injuries reported, though the exact date of this incident is not specified in the records.

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Risk rating

How 1394 29Th 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
14th percentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 700 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 54.1%
Moderate concern 30.8%
Severe concern 15.0%
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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The story over time

1394 29Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit Jun 03
1394-1396 29th ave: replace water line from the water meter to the main shut off valve
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