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2195-2197 17Th Ave

Inner Parkside, SF 94116 2200003 2 units · 2 fl · 1940

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 2195-2197 17Th 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 1940
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1940
Total area3,042 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2200003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Shawn & Ann Chen Family Tru
Mailing address
Chen Shawn & Huang Yu Yu, T 2195 17Th Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
112999

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2195 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116
2197 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116
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Initial analysis

The Shawn & Ann Chen Family Trust owns this two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located at 2195-2197 17th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Parkside neighborhood. Built in 1940, this flats-and-duplex-style property has undergone several significant renovations over the past few decades, with the most recent major work occurring in 2017 when unauthorized modifications were made. This included repairs to address dry rot and the installation of new plywood on exterior walls, followed by a restoration of the stucco finish on three walls, along with the replacement of 18 vinyl windows and doors with Marvin aluminum-clad wood windows and doors, costing a combined $45,000. A complete reroofing was performed in 2009, along with the installation of a solar panel system (16 modules, 3.22 kW) on the roof, demonstrating some commitment to sustainability.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to structural issues, with documented dry rot and termite repairs completed in 1994. Recent activity in the vicinity of the property has been notable, particularly between September and December 2024, with multiple reports related to parking enforcement and sidewalk issues, including instances of vehicles parking on sidewalks and reports of abandoned vehicles. There have also been several street maintenance and utility-related requests in the area during this period. A fire-related complaint was filed in March 2021, but was determined to have no merit. The property appears to have been mostly compliant with building codes and regulations, with no significant violations or safety concerns recorded in the available data; however, the unauthorized modifications in 2017 represent the only notable exception to this pattern of responsible property management.

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Risk rating

How 2195-2197 17Th 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
56th percentile

Out of 121 buildings in this neighborhood, 53 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 71.8%
Moderate concern 16.7%
Severe concern 11.5%
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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2195-2197 17Th Ave event timeline

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2025
311 Request Apr 22
Abandoned vehicle
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