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1518 Jennings St

Bayview, SF 94124 4759001 4 units · 2 fl · 1926

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 Bayview
At or below average
avg 4.5
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), at or below the Bayview average of 4.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1518 Jennings 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 1926
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1926
Total area3,100 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot4759001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ng Vincent
Mailing address
29 Castle Manor Ave San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
012617

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1303 Palou Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
1301 Palou Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
1518 Jennings St, San Francisco, CA 94124
1305 Palou Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
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Initial analysis

The 1518 Jennings Street property is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1926, currently owned by Vincent Ng. The building has undergone numerous renovations and faced several regulatory challenges over the years. Most recently, in December 2023, insulation improvements were made to unit 1305, following earlier renovations in 2023 that included a kitchen and bathroom remodel with a 200-amp electrical service upgrade to accommodate five meters. Significant historical issues include a 2009 violation regarding an illegal unit with kitchen facilities behind the garage, which prompted the removal of unauthorized cabinets and sink in 2014 to restore proper storage use.

Currently, there are active building violations as of March 2024 concerning lead paint hazards, with citations issued for peeling paint on the building's exterior that requires proper containment and remediation procedures. The building has experienced various maintenance issues over the years, including plumbing and electrical problems noted in multiple complaints between 2013 and 2014, and a water pipe burst incident in 2013 that also reported problems with leaks and faulty electrical outlets. Historical permits indicate various infrastructure improvements, including kitchen and bathroom renovations, electrical system upgrades, and plumbing repairs, though some permits are marked as expired and in need of final inspection. The property has also generated multiple 311 calls in recent months regarding debris and tree maintenance, suggesting ongoing exterior maintenance challenges.

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Risk rating

How 1518 Jennings 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

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
42th percentile

Out of 382 buildings in this neighborhood, 222 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
51%
No DBI
violation
49%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 35.5%
Moderate concern 43.4%
Severe concern 21.1%
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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The story over time

1518 Jennings St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Apr 28
Abandoned vehicle
Parking Enforcement

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