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1479-1481 17Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1836008E 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 1479-1481 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 area2,400 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1836008E
Ownership

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

Owner name
Neuman Brown Revocable Trus
Mailing address
Neuman Farley J & Brown She 1346 5Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
011521

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1479 A 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1481 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1479 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

This two-unit residential building, located at 1479-1481 17th Avenue in the Inner Sunset neighborhood, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1925, currently owned by the Neuman Brown Revocable Trust. The property has undergone significant recent improvements, most notably the attempted conversion of an unconditioned first floor space into an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) in 2021, with associated fire safety upgrades including a new sprinkler system, fire alarm system, and control panel installation completed in 2022 at a cost of over $50,000. The building has received substantial modernization including a complete kitchen remodel with new electrical systems in 2021 ($23,000), and heating system upgrades in 2022-2024 involving new furnaces, ducting, and tankless water heaters ($20,000+). Safety enhancements have been a major focus, with multiple fire safety and electrical system upgrades, though some permits related to these works, including the ADU conversion, have expired and required subsequent re-application.

The property's maintenance and improvement history shows ongoing attention to safety and modernization, though the number of expired permits and reapplications suggests some complexity in project completions. A tenant buyout occurred in June 2021 for $63,750, and several permits from 2021-2024 are still in progress, as evidenced by recent final inspections and plumbing work completed in 2024. The building's systems have been extensively upgraded, including electrical panel upgrades to 400-amp service, new fire safety systems, and comprehensive kitchen modernization, suggesting active management and investment in the property's infrastructure. The concentration of works related to the ADU conversion and subsequent fire safety systems indicates a particular focus on expanding and improving the building's habitable space and safety features, though some of these efforts required multiple permitting attempts to achieve final compliance.

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Risk rating

How 1479-1481 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
96th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 60 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
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.

Building permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

Neighborhood location

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Permit rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 87.0%
Moderate concern 10.9%
Severe concern 2.1%
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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The story over time

1479-1481 17Th Ave event timeline

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

2024
Plumbing Permit Oct 10
Relocate and replace 2 40 gal hot water heater w/2 new tankless heaters as part of bpa: 202404089536
Complete
Plumbing PermitAug 08
To obtain final inspection for expired permit #pm20220621525 & change of contractors.

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