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1636-1638 Great Hwy

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1895053 2 units · 2 fl · 1976

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 1636-1638 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 1976
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 built1976
Total area3,134 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1895053
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kung Angeline
Mailing address
1638 Great Hwy San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
090913

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1636 Great Hwy, San Francisco, CA 94122
1638 Great Hwy, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1636-1638 Great Highway is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1976 and currently owned by Angeline Kung. The building has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple compliance issues over its history. Most recently, in May 2023, the property received approved permits for window replacements, updating 12 windows with new fiberglass materials at a cost of $12,000. However, there was also a concerning report in August 2023 regarding falling stucco from three stories creating potential tripping hazards, though this complaint was marked as not active by August 10, 2023.

The building has a documented history of violations and repairs, particularly in the mid-2000s. Notable issues from 2005-2007 included multiple building code violations related to fire safety (including egress obstruction, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers), building structure concerns (including stair repairs), and the removal of an illegal basement unit. Several work permits from 2006-2008 indicate substantial interior renovations, including bathroom remodels and roofing work. The property has also experienced some maintenance issues, such as plumbing problems in 2005 and a violation regarding an illegal short-term rental at 1638 Great Highway. The most recent building improvements, including the 2023 window replacement project, suggest ongoing maintenance and upgrading of the property, though the recent stucco issue raises questions about exterior maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 1636-1638 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
16th percentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 531 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
46%
No DBI
violation
54%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood location

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 59.3%
Moderate concern 23.7%
Severe concern 17.0%
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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1636-1638 Great Hwy event timeline

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

2023
DBI Complaint Aug 02
Caller reporting in a residential building working on the facade and there is no permit posted. stated there are falling stucco from 3 stories and it is a tripping hazard. when they were asked who the boss is, they claim they do not speak english. please send out an inspector.
Housing Inspection Services
DBI ComplaintAug 02
1636-1638 great hwy --- caller reporting in a residential building working on the facade of the building. stated there are falling stucco from 3 stories and it is a tripping hazard. when they were asked who the boss is, they claim they do not speak english. please send out an inspector. (311 sr 17113440)

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