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1521-1523 Judah St

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1833036 2 units · 2 fl · 1945

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 1521-1523 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1945
Total area2,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1833036
Ownership

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

Owner name
William Lee 2015 Living Tru
Mailing address
Po Box 280441 San Francisco CA 94128
Last sale
050500

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1521 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122
1523 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1521-1523 Judah Street in the Central Sunset neighborhood, owned by the William Lee 2015 Living Trust, has undergone several significant infrastructure improvements since its construction in 1945. Notable plumbing upgrades include a 2008 project replacing galvanized piping with copper throughout both units, and a 2015 heating system installation. The building has maintained its structural integrity through various maintenance work, including reroofing in 1999 and rear stairs repairs in 2002. However, more recent years have seen some concerning resident complaints, including reports in 2020 regarding a collapsed fence and debris in the backyard (though these issues are listed as not active), and a 2024 complaint about missing kitchen tiles. The property has experienced recurring issues with sidewalk parking violations between 2018-2021, though most of these complaints could not be validated upon inspection, except for one instance where a citation was issued.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to major systems, with completed permits indicating ongoing upkeep of essential infrastructure. External incidents affecting the area around the property have included graffiti (most recently in 2021), a damaged tree (2020), and various street cleaning needs. The property appears to be generally well-maintained from a structural standpoint, with most major systems having been updated to modern standards, though the recent complaints about the fence and kitchen tiles suggest some ongoing maintenance issues that may require attention. The building has experienced typical urban challenges such as sidewalk parking violations and graffiti, though these are external to the building's condition itself.

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Risk rating

How 1521-1523 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

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
10th percentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 733 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 63.3%
Moderate concern 27.8%
Severe concern 8.9%
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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1521-1523 Judah St event timeline

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

2024
DBI Complaint May 10
Missing tiles in the kitchen
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