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1815-1817 22Nd Ave

Central Sunset, SF 94122 2059001A 2 units · 2 fl · 1953

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, but recent activity points to a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Central Sunset — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.7
11
FewerMore

This building has 11 novs (7y), above 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 1815-1817 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 1953
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 1953
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 built1953
Total area2,596 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2059001A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
42459 Paseo Padre Pkwy Fremont CA 94539
Last sale

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Included addresses

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1815 22nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1815 A 22nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1817 22nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1815-1817 22nd Avenue in San Francisco's Central Sunset neighborhood has experienced several significant incidents over the years, most notably a serious hoarding situation in April 2018 that prompted a fire safety response and later led to enforcement actions. This hoarding incident revealed unsafe living conditions and resulted in a Notice of Violation being issued on July 3, 2018, for an illegal dwelling unit at the ground floor rear, including a kitchen and bathroom. The violation case was eventually abated in March 2020 following the legalization process, which involved converting the illegal unit, modifying the front facade, and removing one parking space at a cost of $130,000.

The building's history shows persistent maintenance issues and habitability concerns, particularly in the late 1990s, with multiple complaints about plumbing problems, heating system failures, safety hazards, and maintenance deficiencies being filed in 1998-1999. More recent records (2023-2025) indicate regular issues with unauthorized parking in the driveway, with multiple citations issued to vehicles blocking access. The property underwent significant work related to illegal unit legalization, including infilling a garage door opening and modifying the entry facade, with architectural plans prepared by Donna Schumacher. Two tenant buyouts were recorded at nearby addresses (1831 and 1835 22nd Avenue), though these do not directly pertain to the subject building and were executed under different circumstances related to the surrounding neighborhood.

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Risk rating

How 1815-1817 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
71stpercentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 236 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
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

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 13%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1815-1817 22Nd Ave event timeline

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2025
311 Request Oct 10
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMay 28
Blocking driveway cite tow

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