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1474 17Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1837028 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 1474 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 area3,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1837028
Ownership

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

Owner name
Rody Trust
Mailing address
John Paul Stallard & Britta 1474 17Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
062308

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The property at 1474 17th Avenue in the Inner Sunset is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1927, currently owned by the Rody Trust. The building is undergoing deck and stair renovations, with a permit issued in August 2024 for $30,000 to replace rear decks and side stairs in compliance with building code requirements. This project appears to be following proper permitting procedures. Of note, the building experienced recurring sewage backup issues in 2018, with two documented incidents involving 4-inch sewer vents, though these were subsequently resolved. In 2010-2012, there was a building complaint regarding unauthorized modifications to the property, specifically the replacement of front/side lawn, hedges, and colored paving stone with concrete, though the current status of this complaint is listed as not active.

The property's maintenance history shows some ongoing exterior maintenance needs, with an open 311 call from November 2024 regarding an overgrown tree. Other documented incidents include one noise complaint about garbage collection in 2018 (resolved with driver instruction), a driveway blocking incident in 2019 (resolved), and various tree maintenance requests. The building's electrical system underwent upgrades in 2005 with the replacement and relocation of two load centers at 1474 and 1476 17th Avenue. There have been several reports of abandoned vehicles in the vicinity between 2014-2015, though these do not directly impact the building's condition or operation. While the property has experienced some maintenance issues in the past, many of these have been addressed through proper channels and permits, and the current deck/stair replacement project indicates ongoing investment in building maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 1474 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
54th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 687 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

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

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 81.9%
Moderate concern 12.5%
Severe concern 5.6%
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

1474 17Th Ave event timeline

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

2024
311 Request Nov 13
Overgrown tree
other
Building PermitAug 16
Replace rear decks in same configuration & side staits in same configuration per 1011.12.3 of existing building code

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