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1423-1425 17Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1836002A 2 units · 2 fl · 1925

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Sunset — not a forecast
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 1423-1425 17Th 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 1925
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.

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 1925
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 built1925
Total area2,920 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1836002A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Janice E Hensley 1425 17Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale

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1423 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1425 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1423-1425 17th Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood. Built in 1925 and currently owned by the Janice E Hensley Trust, this flats and duplex-style building has undergone several significant maintenance updates over the years. Most notably, in October 2024, the building received important electrical system upgrades with the replacement of three Federal Pacific panels, addressing potential safety concerns associated with this particular equipment. The building's infrastructure improvements continued in 2016 with the replacement of water lines, and in 2009, a substantial reroofing project was completed at a cost of over $12,000.

The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to essential systems, though there have been some infrastructure challenges noted through 311 calls. In addition to the aforementioned electrical and water system updates, there were some landscaping issues in 2016 with reports of a damaged tree and empty tree basin, though these were resolved by April 2016. The property has experienced minimal disruption from 311 calls, with most being related to parking issues in the surrounding area between 2016 and 2022, including multiple reports of abandoned vehicles. There was one notable incident involving a blocked sidewalk by a residential toter in 2016, which was documented through the city's reporting system. Overall, the property appears to be well-maintained, with the owners regularly addressing necessary updates and repairs to infrastructure systems.

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Risk rating

How 1423-1425 17Th 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

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
57thpercentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 642 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
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 16%
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

1423-1425 17Th Ave event timeline

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

2024
Electrical Permit Oct 17
Federal pacific panel replacement unit 1423a
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Electrical PermitOct 17
Federal pacific panel replacement

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