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1549-1551 11Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1857008 2 units · 2 fl · 1965

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
Above average
avg 1.1
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1549-1551 11Th 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 1965
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 built1965
Total area3,192 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1857008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Richard G & Janet Lim Fmly
Mailing address
Lim Richard G & Janet Trust 10 Santa Rita Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
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1549 11th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1551 11th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1549-1551 11th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1965, currently owned by Richard G & Janet Lim Family. The most recent significant work on the property was completed in August 2024, involving an extensive $23,850 re-roofing project. In mid-2024, the building experienced multiple violations and complaints, all of which were promptly addressed and abated by July 29, 2024. These included issues with window glass repair requirements and the need for carbon monoxide and smoke alarm affidavits, suggesting a brief period during which safety-related documentation was not in order. A previous building complaint from 2008 regarding an unpermitted backyard structure was also documented but is no longer active.

The property has a history of parking-related issues in the surrounding area, with several complaints between 2018 and 2024 regarding sidewalk parking and driveway blocking, though all were resolved through enforcement or citation. Notably, the building underwent a door replacement in 2015, involving a wooden composite door that was not visible from the street. Among the various 311 calls logged for the address, most recent concerns in August 2024 involved parking and public works matters, which were either transferred to other departments or could not be immediately verified by responding officers.

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Risk rating

How 1549-1551 11Th 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
75th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 373 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

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 82.7%
Moderate concern 12.0%
Severe concern 5.3%
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

1549-1551 11Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit Feb 25
Work category: 1m; installation of new furnace.
Issued
Plumbing PermitFeb 25
Work category: 1p; installation of a water heater.

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