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1395 29Th Ave

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1784001U 2 units · 2 fl · 1944

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Central Sunset — not a forecast
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 1395 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 1944
2 or more units
2 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.

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 1944
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 built1944
Total area1,750 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1784001U
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Stanley & Sandy Lai 1586 22Nd Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The Lai Family Trust owns this two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located at 1395 29th Ave in the Central Sunset neighborhood. Built in 1944, this flats and duplex-style property has undergone several maintenance and repair projects over the years. The most significant structural work occurred in 1997 when dry rot and stucco repairs were completed on the front left corner of the building, followed by a reroofing project that same year. An expired permit from 1998 attempted to renew the previously completed work. Additionally, there was a documented fire incident involving smoke or odor removal, though no civilian injuries were reported.

The property has experienced ongoing maintenance issues with the surrounding infrastructure, particularly in recent years. Between 2021 and 2024, there have been multiple 311 calls regarding the street and sidewalk conditions, including general cleaning needs, pavement defects (currently open), and a missing side sewer vent cover (resolved with no conditions found in 2022). During 2022 alone, there were several reports of loose garbage requiring cleaning, along with a graffiti incident noted in January 2022 that remains open. While these exterior issues have been consistently addressed by city services, they reflect ongoing cleanliness and maintenance challenges in the immediate vicinity of the building.

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Risk rating

How 1395 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

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
80thpercentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 163 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
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 12%
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

1395 29Th Ave event timeline

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2026
Building Permit Apr 02
Re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)
$17,000 · Issued

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