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1401 10Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1843049 18 units · 3 fl · 1927

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 1401 10Th 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
18 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
Units18
Floors3
Year built1927
Total area15,600 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1843049
Ownership

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

Owner name
Paul & Susan Galassi Trust
Mailing address
Galassi Paul C & Susan C Tr 1901 Lawton St San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
061014

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Initial analysis

The 18-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1401 10th Avenue in the Inner Sunset, owned by the Paul & Susan Galassi Trust, has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure improvements since its construction in 1927. Most notably, the building completed mandatory soft story retrofitting in 2016-2017 (with costs nearly $300,000), demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Recent building improvements include a complete roof replacement in late 2024 (cost: $85,000), though this project generated resident complaints about hazardous fumes and inadequate notifications. The building has maintained an active fire safety maintenance schedule, with multiple fire alarm system upgrades and repairs between 2019-2024, including recent violations in 2023 related to sleeping area requirements and historical issues with sprinkler systems and extinguishers which were subsequently corrected.

The property has a documented history of routine maintenance and system upgrades, including boiler and water heater replacements, and has addressed various housing code violations over the years. Notable past violations from 2001 and 2010 involved fire safety and lead paint concerns, which were resolved. The building has experienced periodic issues with interior surfaces requiring repairs and maintenance, as documented in various housing inspections. Recent activity shows regular attention to building systems and infrastructure, though the most recent open violation regarding sleeping area requirements from November 2023 indicates an ongoing need for attention to fire safety compliance. Outside the building, there have been occasional issues with graffiti and general maintenance of public spaces, as documented through 311 calls, though these are typically addressed promptly by city services.

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Risk rating

How 1401 10Th 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
5th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1418 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
31%
No DBI
violation
69%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 16.5%
Moderate concern 56.3%
Severe concern 27.2%
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

1401 10Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 23
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMay 10
Garbage and debris

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