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2154-2156 19Th Ave

Inner Parkside, SF 94116 2199003I 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 2154-2156 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
Blocklot2199003I
Ownership

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

Owner name
Francis Denis B
Mailing address
2118 26th Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
082418

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2154 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116
2156 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 2154-2156 19th Avenue, located in San Francisco's Inner Parkside neighborhood, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1946, currently owned by Francis Denis B. The building's documented history shows several significant maintenance and improvement efforts over the years, including a substantial electrical upgrade in 2014 with the installation of a 200-amp service and multiple subpanels, and an attempt in 2018 to renovate kitchen and bathroom fixtures, though this permit was ultimately cancelled. Of particular note was a dry rot remediation project in 2008 that required repair to the building's front, including siding and stucco work. Infrastructure improvements were also undertaken in the late '90s, with records showing vinyl siding installation (1998) and reroofing work (1997).

The property has experienced several maintenance and service issues in recent years, with the most concerning being a sewage backup incident in August 2017, which occurred on two consecutive days and required attention from PUC Sewer Operations. The building has also had its share of street-related issues, including a pavement defect reported in January 2024 and multiple incidents of illegal postings (most recently in April 2024 and June 2018). In 2022, there were two notable incidents involving the Rent Board - one regarding payment matters in February and a customer callback in January 2024 regarding housing inventory fees, which was resolved through email communication. The property has experienced typical urban infrastructure challenges, evidenced by a Muni collision incident in January 2023, though this was not directly related to the building itself. Regular maintenance and prompt attention to these issues appear to be the norm, with most cases being resolved through appropriate channels and documentation.

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Risk rating

How 2154-2156 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
72th percentile

Out of 121 buildings in this neighborhood, 34 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Building size

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 77.6%
Moderate concern 14.0%
Severe concern 8.5%
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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