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1401-1423 17Th St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 3983001 3 units · 2 fl · 1907

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 Potrero Hill — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Potrero Hill average of 1.1.

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 1401-1423 17Th 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 1907
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
M1
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 1907
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 built1907
Total area2,860 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3983001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Gary W&judith H Pasquinelli Po Box 597004 San Francisco CA 94159
Last sale

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1421 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94107
1401 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94107
1423 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 1401-1423 17th Street in Potrero Hill was constructed in 1907 and is currently owned by Central Family Trust. The two-story structure has undergone several significant renovations and repairs over the past decade, with the most recent major improvement being the installation of an ADA accessible entrance in 2022. Between 2016-2017, the building underwent substantial maintenance work including repairs to address membrane damage ($5,000), dry rot issues ($12,000), and the replacement of the main electrical service system ($17,838) which included comprehensive rewiring and the installation of new safety features. The building has experienced recurring electrical issues, with complaints in 2020 regarding a disconnected ground cable and in 2017 concerning improper over-current protection on the main panel.

Historically, the building faced several maintenance and safety challenges, particularly in the early 2000s, when violations were documented related to security locks, door glazing, handrails, floor coverings, mold/mildew, plumbing issues, and sanitation problems. These violations were all officially abated by May 2004. Plumbing infrastructure improvements have been carried out, including sewer repairs in 2020 and drain line installations in 2015. The property's recent history shows ongoing maintenance activity, with the most current building permit indicating work related to graffiti removal and improvements to exterior lighting. While there have been multiple 311 calls regarding the property in 2024, these primarily relate to external issues like sidewalk conditions, graffiti, and street cleaning rather than building-specific problems.

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Risk rating

How 1401-1423 17Th 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
29thpercentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 515 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
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
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 37%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1401-1423 17Th St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Feb 08
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