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1483-1485 17Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1836008B 2 units · 2 fl · 1925

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 1483-1485 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1925
Total area2,900 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1836008B
Ownership

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

Owner name
John H Wong Trust
Mailing address
Wong John H,trustee 1483 17Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
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1483 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1485 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1483-1485 17th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1925, currently held in the John H Wong Trust. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past three decades, most notably including a 2009 sewer line replacement, a furnace replacement for both units in 2013 (though this permit has since expired), and two reroofing projects in 1992 and 2007, with the latter costing $8,000. A stairway repair and replacement completed in 1996 represents another important safety-related improvement.

The property has experienced typical urban maintenance issues as documented through 311 calls, with the most recent concerns being a damaged tree (reported January 2024) and an illegal parking incident (July 2024) that could not be validated by responding officers. Historical calls from 2015-2022 primarily relate to street maintenance matters, including loose garbage, illegal postings, and temporary sidewalk blockages, all of which were resolved through appropriate channels. The building's permit history suggests regular attention to basic infrastructure maintenance, with no major safety violations or resident complaints on record. The property's maintenance history, while showing regular upkeep through various repairs and replacements, also indicates that some permits are no longer active or were ultimately deemed unnecessary upon inspection.

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Risk rating

How 1483-1485 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
51th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 732 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.7%
Moderate concern 12.4%
Severe concern 5.8%
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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