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1734 Great Hwy

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 2001037 5 units · 3 fl · 1953

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 1734 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 1953
2 or more units
5 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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1953
Total area4,930 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2001037
Ownership

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

Owner name
Margaret C Leonard 2000 Tru
Mailing address
2311 46th Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
041200

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Initial analysis

The 5-unit multi-family residential building at 1734 Great Highway in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood, owned by Margaret C Leonard 2000 Trust, has undergone several significant improvements and maintenance work since its construction in 1953. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2015, demonstrating compliance with earthquake safety requirements. Recent major renovations in 2022 included the replacement of 16 windows, fire escape improvements, insulation upgrades, and stucco repairs costs totaling $75,000, with additional work in 2023-2024 involving the removal and reinstallation of moment frames with engineer approval. The building has experienced some recurring maintenance issues, particularly related to water infiltration, with multiple complaints about window leaks noted in 2011 and 2012, and past violations concerning fire escape maintenance and alarm system repairs in 2002.

Residents have reported several quality-of-life issues over the years, including persistent problems with an overly bright LED light at the rear of the building in 2016 that affected neighboring properties, and concerns about unauthorized modifications in 2011 involving unit renovations and window replacements. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep and improvements, though some work was performed without proper permits in the past, which was subsequently addressed. Recent activity in the surrounding area (2024) has primarily involved external street maintenance issues as documented through 311 calls, including reports of encampments and debris, though these are not directly related to the building's conditions or management.

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Risk rating

How 1734 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
18th percentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 518 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
49%
No DBI
violation
51%
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.

Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 39.4%
Moderate concern 24.9%
Severe concern 35.6%
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

1734 Great Hwy event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Mar 18
Curb or curb ramp defect
Curb or Curb Ramp Defect
311 RequestMar 18
Sidewalk defect

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