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1311-1313 Palou Ave

Bayview, SF 94124 4759036 3 units · 2 fl · 1923

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 1311-1313 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 1923
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1923
Total area3,186 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4759036
Ownership

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

Owner name
Stewart Brett A & Moore Par
Mailing address
2573 Post St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
033121

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1311 Palou Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
1313 A Palou Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
1313 Palou Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
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Initial analysis

The property at 1311-1313 Palou Avenue in the Bayview neighborhood is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1923, currently owned by Stewart Brett A & Moore Pari. The building has undergone significant renovations between 2016-2019, including comprehensive unit remodels, window and door replacements, and various system upgrades. Major improvements from 2016-2017 included kitchen and bathroom renovations on both floors, creation of new bedrooms and bathrooms, deck modifications, and installation of new energy-efficient windows and doors costing a total of over $250,000. More recent work includes street space and sidewalk repairs in 2019 and a house meter survey in 2020.

The building has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues over its history, most notably a series of violations in 2007 related to stairs, security, and fire safety, though these were all abated by 2016 following necessary repairs. A heating system failure was reported in February 2022, and there have been recurring sewer discharge issues from the side vent in recent months (2024). The property has also generated multiple parking-related complaints in 2023-2024. The most recent tenant buyout occurred in 2016, involving one tenant receiving $28,500 in relocation assistance. The extensive renovation history suggests significant investment in improving building conditions, though recent maintenance issues indicate ongoing property management challenges.

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Risk rating

How 1311-1313 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
21th percentile

Out of 382 buildings in this neighborhood, 302 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
41%
No DBI
violation
59%
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

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Neighborhood location

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 44.8%
Moderate concern 41.9%
Severe concern 13.3%
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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1311-1313 Palou Ave event timeline

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2023
311 Request Apr 27
Noise issue
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