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1557-1559 11Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1857010 2 units · 2 fl · 1965

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1557-1559 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.

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 1965
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1965
Total area3,712 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1857010
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Darryl H Chew, Trustee 773 Highbridge Ln Danville CA 94526
Last sale
January 23, 2002

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1559 11th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1557 11th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1557-1559 11th Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood, owned by the Darryl H Chew 2007 Revocable Trust and constructed in 1965. The building has undergone several significant renovations over the past few decades, with the most recent major work occurring in 2020, including a comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodeling project costing $60,000, followed by a $14,500 foam overlay reroofing project. The building's maintenance history shows regular roof upkeep, with previous roofing work documented in 1995 and 2002. Notably, the building experienced earthquake damage in 1990 that required repairs to resolve front stucco cracks. In addition to the roofing and interior improvements, the property underwent plumbing updates in 2020, including fixture replacements and a shower pan replacement.

The building has had relatively few complaints or incidents over its history, though there was a brief investigation in 2008 regarding unauthorized construction of a large structure in the rear yard, which was resolved within two weeks. Recent external issues have primarily involved typical urban infrastructure matters rather than building-specific concerns, including two parking enforcement calls in September 2024, a utility vault repair request in June 2023, and a graffiti removal request in November 2019. Historical modifications to the property include the addition of a game room in the basement in 1985, and there are no recorded complaints or violations that would significantly impact current resident experience or safety. The building's maintenance record demonstrates regular upkeep, particularly with regard to roofing systems, which have been replaced or updated approximately every 10-15 years.

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Risk rating

How 1557-1559 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

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
99thpercentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 15 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
95%
No DBI
violation
5%
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 age

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

Neighborhood location

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

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 5%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1557-1559 11Th Ave event timeline

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

2020
Building Permit Jun 29
Reroofing-sweep off existing roof material. replace with foam overlay. 16.5 squares.
$14,500 · Issued
Plumbing PermitJun 05
Work category: 1p; fixture changeouts like for like at kitchen and bathrooms including one shower pan replacement and tub/shower valve replacement.

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