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2146-2148 19Th Ave

Inner Parkside, SF 94116 2199003G 2 units · 2 fl · 1946

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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 Parkside
At or below average
avg 0.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Parkside average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2146-2148 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 1946
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1946
Total area2,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2199003G
Ownership

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

Owner name
Yu Sophie
Mailing address
1823 Hillman Ave Belmont CA 94002
Last sale
020516

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2148 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116
2146 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 2146-2148 19th Avenue, located in San Francisco's Inner Parkside neighborhood, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1946 and currently owned by Sophie Yu. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, with the most recent being a complete re-roofing in 2020 costing $12,000. The property has seen consistent updates to maintain safety and modern standards, including a major electrical system upgrade in 2002 to a 200-amp service with three meters and multiple breakers, and the addition of a basement laundry room in 2005. Historical maintenance records show attention to structural elements, with wooden balcony repairs for dry-rot completed in 1989, and the installation of aluminum windows in 1983 and 1986.

The building's history includes one notable complaint regarding backyard access obstruction due to a fence installation in 2004, though this issue was promptly abated within three weeks. A significant infrastructure incident occurred in June 2012, when there were two reports of a sewage backup problem that required attention from the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) Sewer Operations, involving fresh water flow issues from a service box. Recent exterior maintenance has included attention to pavement defects near the property in 2020. The property has experienced typical urban residential challenges, such as parking enforcement issues and abandoned vehicle concerns in the surrounding area, though these are not directly related to the building's condition or habitability. The maintenance history suggests regular upkeep and responsive management, with no recorded safety violations or persistent maintenance issues in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 2146-2148 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
88th percentile

Out of 121 buildings in this neighborhood, 15 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Neighborhood location

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Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 79.4%
Moderate concern 14.3%
Severe concern 6.3%
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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2146-2148 19Th Ave event timeline

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2020
Building Permit Jan 31
Re-roofing
$12,000 · Complete

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