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1531-1533 10Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1856005 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 1531-1533 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 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 area3,300 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1856005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lai Yung Tom Revocable Tr 1
Mailing address
1531 10th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
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1533 10th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1531 10th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1531 10th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1925, currently owned by the Lai Yung Tom Revocable Trust. The building has undergone significant recent improvements, with major renovations completed in 2023-2024 totaling approximately $240,000, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, new in-unit laundry facilities for both units, installation of Type-X fire-rated sheetrock throughout, and window replacements at the rear and lightwell areas. Additional electrical upgrades were performed in early 2024, including a substantial upgrade of the electrical system from 100-amp to 200-amp service for both units, along with furnace relocation work.

The building's maintenance and service record shows attention to infrastructure improvements, with the most recent renovation focusing on modernizing both units' amenities and safety features. The property has experienced recurring issues with driveway blocking, particularly between 2019 and 2024, with multiple parking enforcement actions taken, though some cases were either invalidated or resulted in citations. Other minor issues have been documented, including a sidewalk repair permit from 2001 (now expired) and various street-related complaints such as garbage debris and pavement defects. The building's recent improvements suggest proactive maintenance of property systems, though the historical pattern of parking-related complaints may indicate ongoing challenges with street access.

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Risk rating

How 1531-1533 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
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, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Neighborhood location

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

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 89.9%
Moderate concern 7.9%
Severe concern 2.2%
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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1531-1533 10Th Ave event timeline

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

2024
Plumbing Permit Mar 04
Relocate existing furnace next to the stair at garage.
Complete
Plumbing PermitJan 22
2/f and 3/f: remodel kitchen and bathroom. new bathroom in unit, laundry for both unit 1531 and 1533. 2 shower pans.

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