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1409-1411 40Th Ave

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1813001B 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 1409-1411 40Th 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 area2,400 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1813001B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fred & Esme Seto Trust
Mailing address
Seto Fred Y & Esme Y, Ttees 2236 Cabrillo St San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
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1409 40th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1411 40th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1409-1411 40th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1947, currently owned by the Fred & Esme Seto Trust. The building underwent one significant structural improvement in 2006 when a reroofing project was completed at a cost of $7,300. More recent maintenance issues have emerged, notably including a sewage backup incident in November 2021 involving a 4-inch sewer vent that required attention from PUC Sewer Operations.

The building's vicinity has experienced recurring parking-related issues, with multiple incidents reported between 2020 and 2024 involving vehicles parking on sidewalks or blocking driveways, though not all could be validated by responding officers. Most recently, in February 2024, a vehicle was cited for blocking a driveway. Other logistical matters have included two paint service requests completed in 2020, general street cleaning needs, and the removal of a Christmas tree in early 2022. It's noteworthy that there was a tenant buyout reported at the neighboring address of 1414 40th Avenue in June 2021, involving one tenant and a payment of $25,000, though this is not directly related to the subject property.

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Risk rating

How 1409-1411 40Th 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
82th percentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 114 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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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.

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 81.8%
Moderate concern 13.8%
Severe concern 4.4%
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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1409-1411 40Th Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jan 16
Rent board
fee housing inventory request for service

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