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1379-1381 Palou Ave

Bayview, SF 94124 4759023 2 units · 2 fl · 1915

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Bayview
At or below average
avg 4.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Bayview average of 4.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1379-1381 Palou 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 1915
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1915
Total area2,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4759023
Ownership

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

Owner name
Rogers Latonya G
Mailing address
Po Box 880687 San Francisco CA 94188
Last sale
000000

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1379 Palou Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
1381 Palou Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
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Initial analysis

This two-story, multi-family residential building located at 1379-1381 Palou Avenue in Bayview was constructed in 1915 and contains two units. The property has undergone several significant infrastructure improvements over the years, with the most recent major work being an electrical system upgrade completed in March 2019 that included installing 200-amp service, rewiring kitchens, and updating safety features. In 2011, both plumbing work (sewer line and house trap) and sidewalk improvements were completed, while the building received a new roof in 2008 costing $7,600. Historical records from 1990-1993 show multiple foundation-related work permits, though these are now expired.

The property has experienced numerous maintenance and compliance issues related to street and sidewalk cleanliness, with eight reports of garbage and debris between October 2024 and December 2024, though most of these were resolved without requiring intervention. There have been multiple parking-related complaints in recent months, including reports of blocked driveways and double parking, as well as a few municipal transportation agency matters involving scooters and transportation services. Three fire complaints were recorded between 2005 and 2009, all of which were found to have no merit or were resolved promptly, with one incident involving unlicensed auto repair being corrected within two days. A planning record indicates a previous issue with the front setback being used as a parking space, though this has been marked as abated.

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Risk rating

How 1379-1381 Palou 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
25th percentile

Out of 382 buildings in this neighborhood, 286 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
42%
No DBI
violation
58%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Neighborhood location

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

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 28.8%
Moderate concern 49.8%
Severe concern 21.4%
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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1379-1381 Palou Ave event timeline

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2025
311 Request Apr 22
Abandoned vehicle
Parking Enforcement

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