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2301-2303 Lawton St

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1914001 2 units · 2 fl · 1941

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Central Sunset
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Central Sunset average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2301-2303 Lawton St 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 1941
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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 built1941
Total area1,935 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1914001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Dao Tony M & Le Thuy Diem
Mailing address
606 36th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
030917

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2303 Lawton St, San Francisco, CA 94122
2301 Lawton St, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 2301-2303 Lawton Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Central Sunset neighborhood. Built in 1941 and currently owned by Tony M. Dao and Le Thuy Diem, this flats & duplex structure has undergone several renovation projects over the years. Notable improvements include a completed second-floor bathroom remodel in 2015 (valued at $20,000) and a filed master bathroom and kitchen renovation project in 2018, though the status indicates it was not completed. The building received some electrical upgrades in 2005 with the installation of two garage door openers, and a reroofing project was initiated in 1995, though this permit has since expired.

Of particular concern is a recent complaint filed in October 2023 regarding an illegal unit, inadequate insulation, and unpermitted kitchen cooking equipment installation, which remains in "Not Active" status under Housing Inspection Services. The property has also experienced numerous garbage and debris incidents between December 2024 and January 2025, with multiple 311 calls recorded for street cleaning purposes, though these appear to be primarily related to exterior maintenance rather than building conditions. The building has a history of fire safety violations documented from 2019 through 2023 at the nearby address of 1570 31st Avenue, including issues related to the alarm system, emergency evacuation plans, sprinkler system, and electrical clearance, all of which were subsequently abated. It's worth noting that while these violations occurred at a different address, they suggest potential historical compliance challenges in the area.

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Risk rating

How 2301-2303 Lawton St'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
14th percentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 700 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Neighborhood location

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

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 61.3%
Moderate concern 30.4%
Severe concern 8.4%
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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2301-2303 Lawton St event timeline

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

2023
DBI Complaint Oct 05
Illegal unit, lack of insulation, kitchen cooking equipment installed without proper permits
Housing Inspection Services
311 RequestAug 14
Blocking driveway cite tow

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