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2331 19Th Ave

Parkside, SF 94116 2348004 3 units · 2 fl · 1924

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Parkside — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Parkside average of 0.9.

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 2331 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 1924
2 or more units
3 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.

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 1924
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1924
Total area3,322 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2348004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Kwok Tony Chung Sin & Sarah 2331 19Th Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
August 31, 1998

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The Parkside property at 2331 19th Avenue is a 2-story, 3-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1924, currently owned by the Kwok Family Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past few decades, including the installation of a solar panel system in 2014 (3.57kW total rating), street space work in 2012, and reroofing in 2006. The property has experienced multiple compliance issues, with notable violations related to illegal units reported in 1994-1995, and a series of violations in 2009 regarding building access and address display requirements that were abated in September 2010. A recent fire code violation was issued and subsequently abated in April 2023, indicating some concerns about ongoing maintenance and safety compliance.

The property has generated frequent parking enforcement calls in recent months, with multiple reports of driveway blocking between February 2023 and April 2024, resulting in several citations. Additionally, there is an open pavement defect complaint from April 2024 that requires attention. The building's history shows a pattern of compliance issues that were generally addressed through permits and inspections, though some past violations were marked as expired rather than completed. The most recent building improvements suggest an effort to modernize the property, though the frequency of recent parking enforcement issues may indicate challenges with neighborhood parking management.

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Risk rating

How 2331 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

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
29thpercentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 181 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
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 41%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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