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1659-1661 22Nd Ave

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1921015 2 units · 2 fl · 1939

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1659-1661 22Nd 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 1939
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.

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 1939
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 built1939
Total area2,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1921015
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1659 22nd Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
September 16, 2005

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1659 22nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1661 22nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1659-1661 22nd Avenue, located in San Francisco's Central Sunset neighborhood, is a two-unit residential building constructed in 1939, currently owned by Edward S. and Michelle C. Smith. The two-story flats/duplex structure has undergone several significant upgrades over the years, including a solar installation in 2009 (11 roof-mounted PV modules), complete kitchen renovations in 2003 and 2005 with associated electrical upgrades, and a new water service installation in 2019. More recent improvements include the installation of an electric vehicle charging system in 2018, though a gas line extension permit from the same year expired without completion.

The property has maintained its structural integrity through regular maintenance, evidenced by a 2009 reroofing project and earlier dry rot repairs from 1987. The building has experienced some maintenance issues requiring municipal attention, particularly in recent months, with multiple reports of parking violations and driveway blockages between August and December 2024. Environmental improvements include the aforementioned solar installation and the 2018 EV charging station. The area around the property has experienced some infrastructure issues, as noted in recent 311 calls regarding pavement defects and construction plate shifts in December 2024. The property has not undergone any tenant buyouts, though neighboring addresses on the same block (1671 and 1691 22nd Avenue) have experienced these events, with the most recent occurring in 2018 involving four tenants at 1691 for $35,000.

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Risk rating

How 1659-1661 22Nd 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
50thpercentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 407 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
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 15%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1659-1661 22Nd Ave event timeline

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2025
Plumbing Permit Oct 04
Work category: 1p; sewer later/house trap/clean out
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