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1615-1621 Judah St

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1832001 4 units · 2 fl · 1938

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Central Sunset — not a forecast
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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1615-1621 Judah St 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 1938
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1938
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors2
Year built1938
Total area3,640 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1832001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Luke Nora K Trustee 1551 Pacheco St San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
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1617 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122
1621 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122
1615 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122
1619 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

This two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building located at 1615-1621 Judah Street in San Francisco's Central Sunset neighborhood was built in 1938 and is currently owned by the Nora K Luke Trust 2013. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past few decades, with the most recent building permit issued in 2019 for street space work. Major electrical upgrades were completed between 2003-2006, including the installation of individual 100-amp services for each unit and a 200-amp main service with two 100-amp meters. The building has faced some structural challenges, particularly in the early 2000s, with multiple permits issued for dry rot repairs affecting the east and north walls, rear stairway, and rear wall between 2001-2002, and concrete floor replacement work in the side garage in 2006. Two complaints were filed in 2006 regarding work being performed without proper permits, and there was an incident in 2001 involving heating system failures resulting in lack of heat.

The property has experienced recurring issues with street maintenance and cleanliness in recent years, with multiple 311 calls reporting garbage, debris, and general cleaning needs between 2020-2025. There have also been two instances of vehicles illegally parking on the sidewalk (2020, 2025) and one case of illegal postings in 2020. While these external maintenance issues have been consistently resolved through various city departments, they suggest an ongoing challenge with the immediate area around the building. It's worth noting that no significant building code violations or life safety concerns have been reported in recent years, and all major building systems appear to have been properly upgraded to current standards, with the last significant electrical work completed in 2006.

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Risk rating

How 1615-1621 Judah St'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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
23rdpercentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 627 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
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

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Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 24%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1615-1621 Judah St event timeline

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311 Request Jun 09
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311 RequestApr 28
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