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1415 31St Ave

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1822001 6 units · 3 fl · 1963

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Central Sunset
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 1415 31St 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 1963
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1963
Total area5,375 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1822001
Ownership

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

Owner name
David Birenbaum Trustee
Mailing address
755 Calle Corta Thousand Oaks CA 91362
Last sale
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Included addresses

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1415 31st Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
2601 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122
2605 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1415 31st Avenue in the Central Sunset neighborhood, built in 1963 and containing 6 units plus commercial space, has undergone several notable modifications and has some current issues requiring attention. The property, currently owned by David Birenbaum Trustee, previously operated as a grocery store with an insurance office and coffee service, with improvements made in 2005 including electrical upgrades and window replacements. While the building's most significant works were completed in 2008 with the installation of energy-efficient windows and in 2005 with various structural and electrical improvements, there are recent concerns documented in 2024-2025 that merit attention. These include multiple 311 calls regarding tree damage, overgrowth, and garbage issues in the vicinity, as well as an active code enforcement case filed in August 2023 concerning the vacant commercial space.

Historical records show a fire safety violation in 2001 regarding the fire escape ladder, which was resolved within a month. The building has experienced some fire-related incidents, including false alarms and a minor outdoor rubbish fire, though none resulted in civilian injuries. While routine maintenance appears to have been generally addressed over the years, the most recent functionality of the commercial space, documented as vacant and requiring code enforcement attention, could potentially impact building security and maintenance systems. The property's utility upgrades from 2005-2008 indicate an investment in modernizing the building's systems, though the age of these improvements should be noted.

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Risk rating

How 1415 31St 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
8th percentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 749 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Number of units

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

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 44.5%
Moderate concern 26.2%
Severe concern 29.3%
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

1415 31St Ave event timeline

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

2025
DBI Complaint Feb 19
Breaker box has exposed and spliced wires.
Housing Inspection Services
311 RequestJan 02
Other illegal parking

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