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1464 La Playa

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1805055 24 units · 3 fl · 1971

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Outer Sunset
Above average
avg 1.8
23
FewerMore

This building has 23 novs (7y), above the Outer Sunset average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1464 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 1971
2 or more units
24 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units24
Floors3
Year built1971
Total area20,430 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1805055
Ownership

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

Owner name
Palmer John & Amy
Mailing address
100 Shoreline Hwy Ste 160b Mill Valley CA 94941
Last sale
060208

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Initial analysis

The 24-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1464 La Playa in the Outer Sunset, owned by John & Amy Palmer, has undergone several significant fire safety upgrades and faced multiple safety compliance issues over its history. Most recently, in early 2024, the building received substantial fire alarm system upgrades costing over $73,000 to enhance safety compliance, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and an upgrade to the fire panel. However, as of October 2023, there remains an open violation regarding sleeping area requirements, despite recent fire safety improvements. The building has a documented history of fire alarm system concerns, with multiple violations and complaints between 2007-2015, though most were promptly corrected.

The property has experienced several maintenance and safety issues over the years, including a significant cluster of violations in 2006-2009 that encompassed problems with guardrails, floor coverings, electrical outlets, security locks, weather proofing, and fire safety systems. These violations were all officially abated by June 2009, though the building's systems continued to require attention, as evidenced by a 2012 complaint about dryer venting issues and a 2013 expired elevator permit concern. Recent electrical improvements have included the installation of a Tesla charging station in 2016 and a new electrical service installation in 2022. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to basic infrastructure, including window replacements in 1993 and 2003, though some permits from 1999 are now expired.

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Risk rating

How 1464 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
1th percentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 626 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
19%
No DBI
violation
81%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 7.0%
Moderate concern 18.8%
Severe concern 74.2%
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

1464 La Playa event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit May 06
Ref: extra witness test fee for e202401242006
Complete
Building PermitApr 15
Unit# 301, 302, 201, 202, 101, 102. fire loss. water damage. asbestos abatement to 6 units partial demo.

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