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1474 Van Dyke Ave

Bayview, SF 94124 4810011 2 units · 2 fl · 1906

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Bayview — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 4.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Bayview average of 4.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1474 Van Dyke 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 1906
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.

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 1906
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area1,210 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot4810011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1474 Van Dyke Ave San Francisco CA 94124
Last sale
August 21, 1992

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1474 Van Dyke Avenue in the Bayview neighborhood, owned by Maria D C Diaz, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past few years. Most notably, the property underwent a sewer lateral replacement in November 2024, and there was a sewage backup incident in December 2024 that required attention from the PUC's Sewer Operations team. The building has a documented pattern of vegetation management violations, with multiple fire complaints regarding weeds and grass recorded between 2015 and 2024, including a recent violation in August 2024 that was resolved in October 2024. In 2019, the property received citations for multiple fire code violations, and in June 2023, there were several fire safety issues documented at nearby addresses (1510-1526 Wallace Avenue) that required permits and corrections, including concerns about electrical hazards, emergency lighting, and gas container security - all of which were subsequently abated.

Recent activity around the building has included multiple reports of garbage and debris on the street and sidewalk between December 2024 and January 2025, though some of these cases have been resolved. The building's maintenance history shows some efforts at interior improvements, including bathroom fixture replacement and insulation work in 1991 (though this permit is listed as expired), and a sidewalk permit from 2008. While the property has experienced various infrastructure issues, including a December 2024 incident involving a missing side sewer vent cover, recent permits indicate some infrastructure upgrades, such as the completed sewer lateral replacement in 2024. The building's age (constructed in 1906) and status as a two-unit flat and store property with historical permits suggest it is maintaining compliance with current building standards, though some recent violations indicate ongoing maintenance challenges.

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Risk rating

How 1474 Van Dyke 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

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
53rdpercentile

Out of 382 buildings in this neighborhood, 180 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
56%
No DBI
violation
44%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 44%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1474 Van Dyke Ave event timeline

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2024
Plumbing Permit Nov 05
Work category: 1p; sewer lateral replacement
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