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1576 Great Hwy

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1894057 24 units · 3 fl · 1975

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Outer Sunset
Above average
avg 1.8
42
FewerMore

This building has 42 novs (7y), above the Outer Sunset average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1576 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 1975
2 or more units
24 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
Units24
Floors3
Year built1975
Total area19,881 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1894057
Ownership

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

Owner name
Khostovan Ali & Fatemah
Mailing address
506 Craig Rd Hillsborough CA 94010
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 24-unit multi-family residential building at 1576 Great Highway in the Outer Sunset, owned by Khostovan Ali & Fatemah, has undergone several significant improvements and faced numerous maintenance challenges since its construction in 1975. Most recently, in May 2023, the building addressed window issues by replacing/repairing eight front windows to comply with energy efficiency standards. The building completed mandatory soft-story seismic upgrades in 2018-2019, though there remain periodic fire safety concerns, with the latest violation issued in October 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements. Recent tenant complaints have raised concerns about window functionality and water leakage, with a persistent complaint filed in February 2023 about windows causing water damage and mold issues, and another complaint in May 2023 regarding window sealing problems.

The building has experienced various maintenance issues over the years, including plumbing problems (such as a bathroom flood in 2014 and waste line replacement work), electrical and fire safety violations, and pest control challenges. A notable cluster of violations occurred in late 2018, including issues with smoke enclosure doors, lighting, combustible storage, sanitation, and alarm systems, though these were abated by June 2019. More recent issues have included concerns about raccoons gaining access to the building (July 2024) and ongoing management concerns, with an active complaint from October 2024 about the lack of an on-site manager. The building's fire safety systems have required regular attention, with multiple violations related to alarm systems, extinguishers, and sprinkler/standpipe systems documented between 2016 and 2023, though most have been corrected. While structural improvements such as window upgrades and soft-story compliance demonstrate ongoing investment in the building's infrastructure, the persistent nature of some maintenance issues and the recent management concerns warrant attention.

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Risk rating

How 1576 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
0th percentile

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

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
15%
No DBI
violation
85%
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.

Building size

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 28.8%
Moderate concern 14.1%
Severe concern 57.2%
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

1576 Great Hwy event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 20
Abandoned vehicle
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMay 12
Abandoned vehicle

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