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2376-2378 17Th Ave

Inner Parkside, SF 94116 2345A027 2 units · 2 fl · 1939

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 2376-2378 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 1939
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 built1939
Total area3,974 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2345A027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lau Lvg Tr
Mailing address
Lau Kelby & Sim Trustees 2378 17Th Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
040314

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2376 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116
2378 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 2376-2378 17th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Parkside neighborhood is a 1939 two-story flats and duplex structure currently owned by Lau Lvg Tr. The building's most significant historical event occurred in 2001 when unauthorized renovations were undertaken, including the installation of 28 new windows at the front and sides of the building, along with remodeling work involving two kitchens and four bathrooms, and electrical and plumbing upgrades. This led to multiple building violations filed in March 2001, though the owner subsequently obtained proper permits and completed the window replacement and renovation work, with final inspections resolved by 2010. Another compliance issue arose in November 2013 regarding the Vacant Building Ordinance, which was also resolved by late 2013. The building has experienced two maintenance-related incidents in recent years: a sewage backup issue in September 2020 that was promptly addressed by PUC Sewer Operations, and a non-offensive graffiti incident on a pole in June 2017 that was resolved by the Department of Public Works. The property appears to have been stable since the resolution of these violations and incidents, with no recent complaints or violations on record.

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Risk rating

How 2376-2378 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
24th percentile

Out of 121 buildings in this neighborhood, 92 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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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.

Neighborhood location

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 54.0%
Moderate concern 26.1%
Severe concern 19.8%
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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