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1495-1499 15Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1838014A 4 units · 2 fl · 1948

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1495-1499 15Th 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 1948
2 or more units
4 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 1948
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1948
Total area3,350 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1838014A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Susana M Scheiter, Trustee 1794 15Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
July 26, 2005

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1499 A 15th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1499 15th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1495 15th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1497 15th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1495-1499 15th Avenue is a well-maintained, 2-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood. Built in 1948 and currently held in trust by Susana M Scheiter, this 4-unit apartment building has undergone several significant renovations over the past decade. Most notably, the building has received multiple kitchen upgrades, with recent substantial work completed in 2021 ($14,000) and 2020 ($12,000) including new cabinets, countertops, and appliances, supported by corresponding electrical and plumbing improvements. A balcony repair addressing dry rot was completed in 2016, while the building's electrical system has seen consistent maintenance, including sub-panel installations in 2011 and 2021. The property's historical records show earlier improvements such as a complete reroofing in 1993.

In terms of maintenance history, the building experienced a set of fire safety violations in 2001 related to egress obstruction and combustible storage in garages, but these were promptly addressed and abated within two months. More recent concerns have primarily been related to street-level issues such as parking violations and sidewalk maintenance, with several 311 calls in 2022-2024 noting problems like blocked driveways and abandoned vehicles, though these are external to the building itself. The property has maintained active compliance with building codes and permits, with the most recent work demonstrating ongoing investment in maintaining and upgrading the building's infrastructure and amenities. The last major permit activity relates to substantial kitchen renovations in 2021, and there are no active violations or complaints on record as of October 2023.

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Risk rating

How 1495-1499 15Th 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
29thpercentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1060 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
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood location

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

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 31%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1495-1499 15Th Ave event timeline

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2025
311 Request Jun 13
Overgrown tree
blocking sidewalk

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