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1700 19Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 2031027 8 units · 3 fl · 1959

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 Inner Sunset
At or below average
avg 1.1
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1700 19Th 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 1959
2 or more units
8 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
Units8
Floors3
Year built1959
Total area6,744 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2031027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Young Clifford Alan
Mailing address
1496 Cherrywood Dr San Mateo CA 94403
Last sale
081914

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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1700 19th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood is an 8-unit apartment complex constructed in 1959, currently owned by Alan Clifford Young. The building has undergone several significant modifications and improvements over the years, with the most notable recent work being the completed mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2023 ($80,000) and the installation of low-frequency sounders and fire alarm system upgrades in 2023 to meet current safety codes. Earlier retrofit attempts in 2018 were cancelled, and there are ongoing efforts to convert garage and laundry spaces into an ADU, with permits filed in 2024. The building experienced a fire incident in 2004 due to kitchen cabinet damage, which was repaired, and has had multiple smoke detector-related incidents, though these were determined to be unintentional activations.

The property has a history of fire safety compliance issues, particularly in 2001 when multiple violations were issued regarding fire escape obstructions, smoke enclosure door closers, and central alarm system repairs, though these were all abated by September 2001. More recent compliance issues include a 2019 citation for failure to meet soft-story retrofit requirements (which has since been completed) and a 2012 complaint regarding inadequate handrails and lighting in the back staircase area. The building's infrastructure has been regularly maintained, with improvements including the installation of 35 vinyl windows in 2004 and various electrical upgrades. Recent 311 calls for the property in 2024 primarily relate to street cleaning and tree maintenance issues outside the building, rather than internal building concerns.

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Risk rating

How 1700 19Th 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

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 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1224 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
62%
No DBI
violation
38%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 57.0%
Moderate concern 33.9%
Severe concern 9.1%
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

1700 19Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit Jan 21
Renew permit pp20231102855 (plumbing for adding (1) adu - (1) shower pan, underground plumbing.).
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