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1417-1419 5Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1848005 5 units · 2 fl · 1907

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 1417-1419 5Th 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 1907
2 or more units
5 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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area3,617 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1848005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Goldberg Steven H & Ho Lily
Mailing address
30 Pear Ct Hillsborough CA 94010
Last sale
061918

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1417 05th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1419 05th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The 5-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1417-1419 5th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood, owned by Steven H. Goldberg and Lily Ho, has undergone significant recent renovations and maintained regular updates since its 1907 construction. Most notably, in early 2024, major work was completed in unit #1417A, including wall and ceiling replacements due to damage, comprehensive kitchen and bathroom renovations, window replacements, and installation of a high-efficient furnace with new ductwork, at a cost of $85,000. This renovation was accompanied by electrical and plumbing upgrades, including new wiring, subpanel installations, and bathroom fixtures. The building has shown consistent maintenance attention, evidenced by previous significant works including re-roofing in 2018 ($8,000), unit E renovations in 2017 (kitchen, bathroom, and window updates, $38,000), and various infrastructure improvements such as garage drain relocation (2015), underground electrical service conversion (2002), and comprehensive plumbing upgrades throughout the years.

The building's compliance history shows resolution of past violations from 2006 related to handrails and ventilation issues, and regular safety monitoring with no active violations. While there have been several fire department responses recorded between 1999 and 2024, these were primarily for confined cooking fires and false alarms, with no civilian injuries reported. More recently, in September 2024, there were two documented sewer discharge incidents from the side sewer vent, which were resolved through field work. The property has also recently completed its soft-story retrofit requirements, achieving compliance with a completed Certificate of Final Compliance (CFC) issuance. The building's maintenance record demonstrates ongoing investment in infrastructure and unit improvements, with particular attention to HVAC systems, electrical wiring, and plumbing systems, though recent reports of sewer issues may warrant attention to the building's drainage systems.

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Risk rating

How 1417-1419 5Th 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
37th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 941 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
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 (ZIP code)

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Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 68.0%
Moderate concern 14.7%
Severe concern 17.3%
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

1417-1419 5Th Ave event timeline

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

2024
Electrical Permit Jul 25
Amended to e202401191900. change address from 1417-1419 5th ave.
Complete
Plumbing PermitJan 19
Install heather ( he fau)

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