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1439-1441 17Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1836004A 2 units · 2 fl · 1927

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 1439-1441 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 1927
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 built1927
Total area3,554 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1836004A
Ownership

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

Owner name
David J Strauss Revoc Tr
Mailing address
Strauss David J Ttee 1441 17Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
010705

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1439 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1441 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1439-1441 17th Avenue in the Inner Sunset is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1927, currently owned by the David J Strauss Revocable Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades to enhance safety and accessibility. Most notably, in 2015, a Stannah stair lift was professionally installed at the front entrance to improve accessibility, with the work signed off by electrical contractors in October of the same year. In 2016, the building received a new roof as part of a $14,800 project. A substantial renovation took place in 2003, providing additional storage and a toilet room on the ground floor while maintaining two parking spaces, with associated electrical work including the installation of five down lights, outlets, and switches in the basement.

The property's maintenance history shows attention to structural integrity and safety, with foundation bolting and termite work completed in 1999, along with bathroom remodels on both floors. While there have been some service-related incidents noted through 311 calls, none have directly impacted the building's structural or operational integrity. These include a temporary moving sign request in 2020, a resolved sidewalk defect in 2019, and a report of an abandoned vehicle in 2015 that was addressed promptly by authorities. The building's documented history reflects ongoing maintenance and improvements, with no recent recorded violations or safety concerns.

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Risk rating

How 1439-1441 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

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
58th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 627 are predicted to be safer.

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.

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 78.4%
Moderate concern 15.7%
Severe concern 5.9%
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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1439-1441 17Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Mar 28
Replace (2) windows with retrofit vinyl windows. not street visible. no change to size and location. no rough opening changes. u-factor <0.30
$5,681 · Complete

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