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1501 15Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1861A001 2 units · 2 fl · 1936

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 1501 15Th 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 1936
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 built1936
Total area4,256 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1861A001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hollander Joseph
Mailing address
1501 15th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
081817

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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 1501 15th Avenue in the Inner Sunset neighborhood was constructed in 1936 and has undergone several significant renovations over the past three decades. The most substantial recent improvement was completed in 2014, involving both vertical and horizontal extensions at the rear of the second floor to create an exercise and entertainment room with a wet bar, at a cost of $70,000. This was preceded by a series of bathroom and kitchen renovations between 2012-2013, including the addition of a second bathroom for the second bedroom, complete bathroom remodels, and kitchen updates with new fixtures and electrical work. The building's infrastructure has been maintained through various projects, including reroofing (1997), a horizontal addition (1997), and a social room and kitchen remodeling project (1988).

Recent maintenance issues have been documented through 311 calls, with the most concerning being a sewage backup incident from a side sewer vent in June 2024. The property has experienced recurring issues with graffiti and public cleanliness, with multiple reports between 2023-2024. There have been three instances of graffiti affecting different surfaces around the property in 2024, though most were promptly resolved. The building underwent various system upgrades in 2016, including electrical work with new lighting and receptacles, plumbing updates including new fixtures, and the installation of two wall heaters with gas lines. While the property has seen regular maintenance and improvements, the recent sewage issue and recurring exterior cleanliness problems may impact resident experience. The most significant improvements have generally focused on upgrading residential amenities, particularly in the bathrooms and kitchen areas, while maintaining the building's structural integrity through various extensions and renovations.

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Risk rating

How 1501 15Th 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
52th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 717 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 78.2%
Moderate concern 15.4%
Severe concern 6.4%
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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1501 15Th Ave event timeline

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311 Request Apr 10
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