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1830-1832 San Jose Ave

Mission Terrace, SF 94112 3144B014 2 units · 2 fl · 1926

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 Mission Terrace — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Mission Terrace average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1830-1832 San Jose 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 1926
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC1
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 1926
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1926
Total area2,195 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3144B014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Ly Cam Thi Ttees 791 40Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
May 10, 2012

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1830 San Jose Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
1832 San Jose Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
Augrented Insights
Initial analysis

The property at 1830-1832 San Jose Avenue is a two-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1926, currently owned by the Cam Thi Ly Family Trust. The two-story flat, which also accommodates a store, underwent significant renovations in late 2014, including ADA bathroom modifications, painting, and electrical upgrades to a 200A service with two commercial meters and ten breakers, costing approximately $12,000. This period also saw the installation of plumbing fixtures for two sinks for a newly established beauty salon, though this work initially prompted a violation for lacking proper permits, which was resolved by December 2014.

The building has had its share of maintenance issues, including a complete reroofing project in 2009 costing $15,000, and several sewer-related incidents in 2014, with three documented sewage backup complaints through 311 calls. More recent concerns include an open case from 2021 regarding tree roots damaging a sidewalk, and historical issues such as graffiti removal in 2010 and some litter enforcement in 2015. The property experienced a fire safety inspection in September 2014 with a complaint about blocked exits, though this was determined to have no merit. The building has maintained regular compliance with city codes since addressing the 2014 violations, with no significant safety concerns or violations recorded in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 1830-1832 San Jose 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
42ndpercentile

Out of 149 buildings in this neighborhood, 86 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
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 35%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1830-1832 San Jose Ave event timeline

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2025
311 Request Aug 06
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestMay 19
Garbage and debris

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