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1-5 Corbett Ave

Corona Heights, SF 94114 2651002 3 units · 3 fl · 1965

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 Corona Heights
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Corona Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1-5 Corbett 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 1965
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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1965
Total area4,756 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2651002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Placida Chavez Trust
Mailing address
1860 El Camino Real #500 Burlingame CA 94010
Last sale
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5 Corbett Ave, San Francisco, CA 94114
1 Corbett Ave, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

This three-story, three-unit multi-family residential building located at 1-5 Corbett Avenue in Corona Heights, owned by the Placida Chavez Trust, has a complex history regarding its unit configuration and maintenance. Built in 1965, the building has undergone several significant improvements, including a reroofing project in 2015 costing $11,500, and structural repairs in 2004 that addressed water damage to the stucco and framing at the front of the building. A voluntary seismic upgrade was attempted in 1998, installing steel elements for improved safety, though this permit expired. The building's permit history shows multiple attempts to address unauthorized unit modifications, with cancelled and withdrawn permits relating to the legalization of additional dwelling units, including a 2017 proposal to legalize an in-law unit and a 2023 project to legalize a second-floor unit with two bedrooms, two baths, kitchen, and office space.

The property has been the subject of various complaints and inspections, most notably regarding unauthorized unit conversions, with a complaint filed in 2005 about a possible conversion from two to four units that remained active until 2012. Recent activity at the property has generated numerous 311 calls (between 2023-2024) primarily related to street cleanliness issues including garbage, debris, and graffiti, though these external maintenance matters do not directly reflect on the building's internal conditions. The building's unit configuration and legalization efforts have been a recurring theme in its history, with multiple withdrawn or cancelled permits over the years seeking to address this issue. The property has maintained basic safety improvements over time, with records showing attention to roofing, seismic safety, and some interior modifications, though the status of many permit applications suggests either incomplete work or changes in project scope.

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Risk rating

How 1-5 Corbett 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
47th percentile

Out of 348 buildings in this neighborhood, 184 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
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.

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.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 68.1%
Moderate concern 20.4%
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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1-5 Corbett Ave event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2026
311 Request May 22
Not offensive
building residential
311 RequestMay 22
Garbage and debris

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