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1527 Judah St

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1833035 2 units · 2 fl · 1945

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Central Sunset — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.7
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above 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 1527 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 1945
2 or more units
2 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 1945
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1945
Total area2,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1833035
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Yee Paul W M & Lisa S C, Tt 2379 37Th Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The property at 1527 Judah Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Central Sunset neighborhood, built in 1945 and currently owned by the Yee Family Trust. The building has experienced several significant structural issues requiring attention over recent years, most notably concerning the rear egress stairs. In 2020, violations were recorded regarding unpermitted work on the rear stairs, which had previously exhibited structural problems with cracked stringers. This situation required two separate permits for correction, including a $25,000 project to remove and replace the existing rear egress stair to comply with the violation notice, which was ultimately completed in 2020. A maintenance history shows other significant work, including a completed reroofing project in 2017 and the installation of aluminum windows in 1992.

The building's recent history (2022-2024) has been relatively stable, with no major building violations recorded since the 2020 stair-related issues were resolved. The property has had typical urban encumbrances such as graffiti, sidewalk cleaning, parking enforcement issues, and illegal postings, as documented through 311 calls, though these do not directly reflect on the building's condition or habitability. A noise complaint was logged in 2018, and there have been a few instances of reported driveway blocking between 2018 and 2022, but these are common urban issues not directly related to the building's structural integrity or resident safety. The most recent building-related work addressed fundamental safety requirements and complied with city regulations, suggesting improved oversight of building maintenance and repairs.

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Risk rating

How 1527 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
53rdpercentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 383 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
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 14%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1527 Judah St event timeline

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2024
311 Request May 23
Graffiti on sidewalk in front of property
Sidewalk in front of property - Not Offensive

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