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1615-1617 26Th Ave

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1917003A 2 units · 2 fl · 1945

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Central Sunset — not a forecast
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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1615-1617 26Th Ave 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 1945
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.

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 1945
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1945
Total area2,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1917003A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Chung Nelson & Flora,truste 1617 26Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale

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1615 26th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1617 26th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The Chung Family Trust owns this two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located at 1615-1617 26th Avenue in the Central Sunset neighborhood. Built in 1945, the property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, including a reroofing in 1997, stairway replacement in 1992, and a furnace replacement with a high-efficiency unit in 2014. Of particular concern is a rodent infestation complaint filed in October 2019, which was reported to be worsening despite landlord intervention, though this case is currently listed as not active.

The most pressing current issue appears to be related to parking, with multiple complaints about blocked driveways recorded throughout 2024, with at least seven parking enforcement actions resulting in citations being issued or other interventions. Additional incidents of concern include a report of garbage and debris near the property in July 2024, which was investigated but found nothing notable. A gasoline or flammable liquid spill incident is also noted in the fire incident records, though no civilian injuries were reported. It should be noted that tenant buyouts are not recorded for this specific address, but there is a related transaction at 1619 26th Avenue from May 2017 involving three tenants and an amount of $27,219.

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Risk rating

How 1615-1617 26Th Ave'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
22ndpercentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 635 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
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

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

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 25%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1615-1617 26Th Ave event timeline

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2025
311 Request Oct 01
Sidewalk defect
lifted sidewalk tree roots

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