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1574-1576 19Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1864032 2 units · 2 fl · 1944

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 1574-1576 19Th 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 1944
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 built1944
Total area1,750 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1864032
Ownership

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

Owner name
Walter L Ortiz Jr Lvg Trust
Mailing address
Ortiz Walter L Jr,trustee 1691 Greenwood Way San Bruno CA 94066
Last sale
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1574 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1576 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 1574-1576 19th Avenue in the Inner Sunset, owned by the Walter L Ortiz Jr Living Trust, was constructed in 1944 and consists of two stories. Most notably, significant renovation work is planned for early 2025, with permits filed to add a craft room, office, and bathroom on the first floor, relocate the kitchen, add a bathroom on the second floor of both units, perform bathroom remodels, upgrade electrical wiring for the entire house, and improve electrical panels to 200-amp service. The building has undergone several maintenance updates over the years, including a roofing project in 2000 ($6,000) and front siding replacement in 2002 ($3,700). A tenant buyout was recorded in October 2024 for unit 1574 at $20,000, while the status of the buyout for unit 1576 remains unclear as of January 2025.

The property has experienced typical urban residential issues, with several 311 calls related to parking enforcement, including reports of driveway blocking and sidewalk parking between 2018-2024. There were also two Recology-related service requests in 2019 concerning encampment items, both of which were resolved through proper pickup. A building inspection complaint was filed in 2000 regarding reroofing work without proper permits, though this was abated on the same day as it was reported. The recent renovation plans indicate a substantial investment in improving the building's infrastructure and amenities, with particular emphasis on electrical upgrades and bathroom facilities.

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Risk rating

How 1574-1576 19Th 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
70th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 448 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 83.3%
Moderate concern 11.8%
Severe concern 4.9%
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

1574-1576 19Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Mar 02
Replace existing garage door with new door same size
$2,500 · Issued
Planning RecordMar 02
Replace garage door within existing opening.

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