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1522 Great Hwy

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1894038 2 units · 3 fl · 1954

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 Outer Sunset
At or below average
avg 1.8
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Outer Sunset average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1522 Great Hwy 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 1954
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Floors3
Year built1954
Total area3,102 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1894038
Ownership

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

Owner name
Song William
Mailing address
Po Box 4015 Foster City CA 94404
Last sale
050500

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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1522 Great Highway in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood, owned by William Song, was constructed in 1954 and contains two units. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues over its history, most notably in April 2017 when it was cited for multiple violations including inadequate fire extinguishers, lighting issues, and requirements for carbon monoxide and smoke alarm affidavits. These violations were all abated by June 15, 2017. More recently, in May 2023, plumbing repairs were conducted to address issues with the building's front cleanout and broken pipe. Historical maintenance records show various structural work, including stair repairs in 1997 and reroofing in 1998.

The property has been the subject of multiple 311 calls in recent months, especially regarding garbage and debris. Between July 2024 and January 2025, there were several reports of loose garbage, furniture, and debris, some of which was related to street cleaning processes. There are also two open noise complaints from 2024. The building's recent maintenance history shows some attention to infrastructure issues, but the property has experienced recurring concerns about waste management and noise disturbances in the surrounding area.

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Risk rating

How 1522 Great Hwy'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
42th percentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 367 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
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.

Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood location

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Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 39.6%
Moderate concern 29.5%
Severe concern 30.9%
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

1522 Great Hwy event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Jan 15
Water is coming from my ceiling, where the uniit above bathroom is located it is coming through my ceiling and it's loud
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