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17-19 Chattanooga St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3619080

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.4.

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 17-19 Chattanooga St 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 unknown
2 or more units
? units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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
Unknown
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Coverage unclear. AB 1482 turns on the certificate-of-occupancy date and property type — confirm the year the building was completed.

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
Units
Floors
Year built
Total area
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3619080
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
P.o. Box 1658 Burlingame CA 94011
Last sale
April 29, 2016

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17 Chattanooga St, San Francisco, CA 94114
19 Chattanooga St, San Francisco, CA 94114
Augrented Insights
Initial analysis

The property at 17-19 Chattanooga Street is a 3-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Victoria Miller. The building has undergone significant improvements and renovations in recent years, with major work completed between 2020-2023 including the installation of a comprehensive fire safety system (sprinklers and alarms), complete remodeling of all three units (including six bathrooms, three kitchens, and three washer/dryer installations), and electrical rewiring of all units. The building's fire safety infrastructure was notably enhanced in 2020 with the installation of a new fire alarm system ($6,800) and fire sprinkler system ($20,000), followed by additional improvements including new furnaces ($54,300) in 2022 and exterior upgrades in 2023 ($25,000).

The property has experienced some construction-related issues in the past, including complaints about construction debris in 2020, construction work beyond approved scope in 2019, and window installation concerns in 2021 regarding compliance with historic property regulations. Historical violations from 2001 and 2007 related to fire safety and gas meter requirements were all promptly addressed and abated. The building underwent significant upgrades including window replacements, dormer additions, and garage modifications as part of various approved permits. Three successful tenant buyouts were completed between 2017-2018, totaling $255,500, clearing the way for substantial property improvements. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to routine maintenance issues like garbage collection and tree maintenance, with no serious safety concerns reported in the most recent years.

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Risk rating

How 17-19 Chattanooga St'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
21stpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 1010 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
57%
No DBI
violation
43%
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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 43%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

17-19 Chattanooga St event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit Feb 22
Recommencement and completion of work approved under 201706300861.
$30,000 · Complete

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