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1420-1424 19Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1835040 2 units · 2 fl · 1978

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 Inner Sunset
At or below average
avg 1.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1420-1424 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 1978
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 built1978
Total area3,600 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1835040
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lee Family Trust
Mailing address
2638 38th Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
000000

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1422 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1424 A 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1420 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The Lee Family Trust owns this two-unit multi-family residential building located at 1420-1424 19th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood. Built in 1978, this two-story flats/duplex structure has had several significant incidents over its history. Most recently, in 2024, there were incidents of garbage and debris disposal issues, including an unresolved graffiti complaint from January 2024. The building experienced multiple graffiti incidents in 2023, including three separate cases between February and April, with one being categorized as commercial and another as residential, all deemed "Not Offensive." These graffiti cases occurred during a period when city enforcement of the San Francisco Graffiti Ordinance had been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional service requests were logged in January 2023, though records indicate no response from Public Works' Bureau of Street Environmental Services in one instance. A parking enforcement issue regarding sidewalk parking was reported in February 2022, and there were two street cleaning-related complaints in 2021, including one noting unsafe conditions requiring traffic control. An official fire complaint from September 2016 regarding blocked exits was ultimately dismissed due to lack of jurisdiction.

The building's permit history shows limited documented modifications, with only two notable permits: a street space permit issued in 2008, and a 1988 permit related to bringing the building into code and reverting it to its original legal use, which was marked as complete. While the recent history shows recurring issues with graffiti and street maintenance, most cases have been resolved through standard city processes. The 1988 permit regarding code compliance suggests that there may have been historical building use or safety concerns, though there is no subsequent permit history indicating ongoing issues in this regard.

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Risk rating

How 1420-1424 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
76th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 358 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

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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.

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 84.4%
Moderate concern 10.1%
Severe concern 5.5%
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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