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1476-1478 19Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1835026 2 units · 2 fl · 1912

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Sunset
Above average
avg 1.1
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1476-1478 19Th 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 1912
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 built1912
Total area4,400 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1835026
Ownership

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

Owner name
Peng Chen Kuo & Ruei Hgua
Mailing address
1476 19th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
042318

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1476 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1478 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1476-1478 19th Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1912, currently owned by Peng Chen Kuo & Ruei Hgua. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, including a completo reroofing in 2003 (cost: $17,800), kitchen remodeling in 1992, and window installation in 1985. More recently, the building faced notable challenges with heating and safety compliance in mid-2020, when a series of violations were recorded regarding inadequate heating, lack of fire extinguishers, and missing smoke/carbon monoxide alarm certifications. These violations were addressed by November 2020 following the installation of a new furnace (2020) and compliance with safety requirements. The building's maintenance history shows attention to major systems, including a gas line extension in 2013 and multiple routine inspections by Housing Inspection Services between 2006-2008.

The property has experienced regular upkeep and some notable events, such as a tenant buyout at 1478 19th Avenue in May 2022 for $62,500. Recent maintenance activities have included sidewalk cleaning and graffiti removal, with multiple 311 calls recorded in 2023-2024 primarily related to environmental concerns like garbage removal and graffiti. The building's historical permit applications show various proposed improvements, including a cancelled plan for an additional story in 1987 and an expired curb cut permit from 1986. The property's recent history indicates improved compliance with safety regulations, though it experienced significant heating issues in 2020 requiring multiple inspections and corrections. The building benefits from routine maintenance and prompt attention to violations when they occur, as evidenced by the relatively quick resolution of the 2020 safety violations.

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Risk rating

How 1476-1478 19Th 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
9th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1359 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
49%
No DBI
violation
51%
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 complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 36.3%
Moderate concern 47.5%
Severe concern 16.2%
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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1476-1478 19Th Ave event timeline

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

2022
Tenant Buyout May 16
Tenant buyout · $62,500
1 tenant(s)

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