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1515-1517 Judah St

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1833037 2 units · 3 fl · 1945

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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 1515-1517 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
Floors3
Year built1945
Total area2,194 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1833037
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wan Benny
Mailing address
1515 Judah St San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
041618

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1515 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122
1517 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1515-1517 Judah Street is a 3-story, 2-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Central Sunset neighborhood. Built in 1945 and currently owned by Benny Wan, the building has undergone several significant improvements and faced various incidents over the years. In 2014, multiple roofing permits were filed and issued, with work valued at $4,000. A substantial renovation occurred in 2003, with multiple permits showing completed work including second-floor remodeling, bathroom renovations, and the addition of an exercise room and half bath on the first floor, totaling $11,000. During the same period, electrical upgrades were completed including the installation of three meter sockets, circuit breaker panels, and various lighting improvements.

The building's maintenance record includes a notable 2003 project involving the rebuilding of rear fire escape stairs and replacement of front stucco, costing $10,700. More recent history shows minimal major structural issues, with two fire-related incidents recorded: a lock-out situation and an unintentional alarm system activation, neither resulting in injuries. The property has experienced several parking-related issues in the vicinity between 2017-2021, including multiple citations for parking violations and one hazardous materials case, though these occurred on public streets rather than within the building's property.

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Risk rating

How 1515-1517 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
55th percentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 366 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 83.7%
Moderate concern 11.4%
Severe concern 4.9%
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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