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1329-1331 42Nd Ave

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1797005 2 units · 2 fl · 1947

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 Outer Sunset
At or below average
avg 1.8
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Outer Sunset average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1329-1331 42Nd 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 1947
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 built1947
Total area2,592 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1797005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chia David S & Wong Ky-Yen
Mailing address
1329 42nd Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
010413

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1329 42nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1331 42nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

This two-unit multi-family residential building, located at 1329-1331 42nd Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood, was constructed in 1947 and is currently owned by David S. Chia and Ky-yen Wong. The property has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the past decades, with the most substantial work occurring between 2010-2013. The building underwent comprehensive electrical upgrades in December 2012, including new wiring for all rooms, kitchen, and bathroom with a complete system of lights, switches, receptacles, and circuits, along with the installation of smoke detectors for safety. During the same period, substantial plumbing work was completed, including the installation of laundry facilities in unit 1331, modification of water lines, and furnace gas line installations. The garage area saw improvements with the addition of drainage for washing machines and the relocation of two furnaces. Earlier improvements include a bathroom renovation in 2010 at unit 1329 with tub replacement and electrical upgrades, while the building's infrastructure was maintained with historical records showing reroofing in 1993 and dry rot repairs in 1992.

The most recent activity at the property occurred in December 2023, when a general street cleaning issue was reported and resolved by city contractors through the Department of Public Works, though this was an external maintenance matter and not directly related to the building's condition or management. The renovation history, particularly the 2012-2013 works, suggests significant investment in modernizing the building's infrastructure, including safety systems like smoke detectors, while the 2010 and earlier records show attention to individual unit maintenance and upgrading. The comprehensive nature of the 2012 improvements indicates a substantial upgrade to the building's systems, though no recent building permits or major interventions appear on record, suggesting that the property has maintained stability in its infrastructure systems since the 2012-2013 renovation period.

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Risk rating

How 1329-1331 42Nd 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
76th percentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 152 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 80.4%
Moderate concern 13.6%
Severe concern 6.0%
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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1329-1331 42Nd Ave event timeline

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2023
311 Request Dec 04
General cleaning
Other Loose Garbage

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