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1405-1407 29Th Ave

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1824001A 2 units · 2 fl · 1947

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 1405-1407 29Th 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
RH1
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 area2,726 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1824001A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wong, Bo-Kin
Mailing address
848 38th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
080103

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1407 29th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1405 29th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1405 A 29th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1405-1407 29th Avenue in the Central Sunset neighborhood, owned by Bo-kin Wong, has undergone several significant changes since its construction in 1947. Most notably, starting in 2015 and continuing through 2018, there were concerted efforts to legalize additional living units in the building, particularly on the first floor, with permits totaling approximately $62,000. The property experienced substantial damage from a fire in 2006, requiring comprehensive repairs costing $40,000, along with electrical system upgrades, including kitchen and bathroom renovations, completed in 2006. Water damage repairs were also performed on the ground level in 2008 at a cost of $5,000.

The building has faced several compliance issues over the years, with three notable complaints about unauthorized construction work in the garage/studio area between 2013 and 2021, though these cases are currently listed as "Not Active." There was also a heating system complaint in 1998 that was promptly resolved within two weeks. The property has experienced recurring parking enforcement issues, particularly regarding driveway blocking, with multiple citations issued between 2018 and 2023. Recent 311 calls from 2020 to 2023 primarily relate to parking violations, including illegal parking and blocked driveways, though a few other issues were reported and resolved, such as human/animal waste removal and abandoned vehicles. The building's current status is marked as "Legalize as Built Unit" according to planning records, indicating that recent efforts have focused on achieving proper permitting and legalization of previously unpermitted spaces.

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Risk rating

How 1405-1407 29Th 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
5th percentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 773 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
53%
No DBI
violation
47%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 47.2%
Moderate concern 41.1%
Severe concern 11.8%
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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1405-1407 29Th Ave event timeline

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2025
311 Request Nov 02
Garbage and debris
mattress
311 RequestOct 31
Garbage and debris

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