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1380 La Playa

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1803023 4 units · 2 fl · 1961

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 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 1380 La Playa 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 1961
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1961
Total area3,384 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1803023
Ownership

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

Owner name
Cairo Christopher & Lisa Hi
Mailing address
1380 La Playa St Apt 1 San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
040218

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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1380 La Playa in the Outer Sunset, owned by Christopher & Lisa Hi Cairo, has a documented history of maintenance and compliance issues spanning over two decades. Most recently, in 2021, significant front facade work was completed, including stucco removal, dry rot repair, and replacement, with a cost of $29,350. The building has undergone several critical infrastructure improvements, including a complete fire escape replacement in 1992, though some records indicate historical compliance concerns.

The property has experienced multiple compliance-related incidents, particularly regarding safety systems and fire safety requirements. In 2016, a routine inspection revealed multiple issues requiring attention, including the need for carbon monoxide and smoke alarm affidavits, structural maintenance compliance, and ceiling repairs. Earlier violations from 2002 highlighted various safety concerns, including fire extinguisher maintenance, emergency egress, lead paint hazards, and plumbing issues. More recent concerns include complaints about unauthorized shed construction in 2015-2017 and garage storage issues in 2017. While most of these violations have been addressed and closed, their frequency suggests a pattern of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. The building's exterior maintenance has been periodically addressed through permits and repairs, as evidenced by the recent stucco work, though historical records show a mix of expired and completed permits dating back to 1993 for roof work. The property has experienced ongoing parking enforcement issues in the vicinity, with multiple reports of sidewalk parking violations in 2024, though these are external to the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 1380 La Playa'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
9th percentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 575 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
37%
No DBI
violation
63%
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.

Number of units

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 23.0%
Moderate concern 44.4%
Severe concern 32.5%
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

1380 La Playa event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Aug 11
Complaint maintenance repair
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