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1536-1546 Great Hwy

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1894053 30 units · 3 fl · 1907

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Outer Sunset — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.8
21
FewerMore

This building has 21 novs (7y), above the Outer Sunset average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1536-1546 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 1907
2 or more units
30 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.

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 1907
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
Units30
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area19,391 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1894053
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Schreier Otto H Trustee 1100 High School Rd Sebastopol CA 95472
Last sale
February 19, 1993

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1536 Great Hwy, San Francisco, CA 94122
1540 Great Hwy, San Francisco, CA 94122
1542 Great Hwy, San Francisco, CA 94122
1546 Great Hwy, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The 30-unit, three-story building at 1536-1546 Great Highway in the Outer Sunset neighborhood, owned by the Otto H Schreier Trust-1996, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most notably, there is an active complaint from May 2026 regarding persistent sewer smells in one unit that reportedly affects resident health. In 2025, multiple violations were documented, including concerns about rodent access through foundation holes, outdated fire extinguishers, improper kitchen wiring in Unit 24, and missing smoke/carbon monoxide alarm certification. The building has undergone some major system upgrades, including a complete fire alarm system replacement in 2023 to meet current safety standards, roofing work in 2023, and the repair of storm water infrastructure in 2025.

Historical maintenance issues have included a shaky back staircase and obstructed third-floor entrance (2025), along with various heat and maintenance problems documented in routine inspections. The building has experienced some fire damage in Unit 27 (2021), requiring comprehensive interior and exterior repairs. The property has seen a total of 55 311 service requests in the past seven years, with recent issues primarily focusing on general maintenance, debris, and parking concerns. While some historical issues have been resolved, as evidenced by the completion of multiple permits and abatement of certain violations, the recent history of unresolved health-related complaints and safety violations suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.

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Risk rating

How 1536-1546 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

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
1stpercentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 626 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
17%
No DBI
violation
83%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood location

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

Building size

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 83%
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

1536-1546 Great Hwy event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Aug 05
Abandoned vehicle
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJul 29
Abandoned vehicle

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