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1520-1522 Hudson Ave

Hunters Point, SF 94124 5254005 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 Hunters Point — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 12.0
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Hunters Point average of 12.0.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1520-1522 Hudson 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 1900
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 1900
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 built1900
Total area2,860 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5254005
Ownership

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

Mailing address
John A Lateef & Cynthia D T 1522 Hudson Ave San Francisco CA 94124
Last sale
December 15, 1994

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1520 Hudson Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
1522 Hudson Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1520-1522 Hudson Ave, located in Hunters Point, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900, currently owned by the Thomas-lateef Family Trust. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past three decades, with the most recent work focusing on window retrofitting in 2022, including two window replacements in the front and two on the sides, meeting modern energy efficiency standards. The building has a history of fire safety concerns, with multiple fire code violations recorded between 2014 and 2019, including issues with combustible materials, sprinkler systems, and a notable incident of fire damage repair required in 1993. Plumbing infrastructure has seen attention, with gas line extensions and fireplace improvements in 2008 and 2011, though there was one significant plumbing incident in 2010 involving sewage in the lightwell between neighboring properties.

The property has experienced regular maintenance and upgrading of essential systems, including window replacements, roofing work (both completed and expired permits), and various interior improvements such as kitchen cabinet installation and plaster repair in the early 1990s. Of particular note is the recent cluster of concern in January 2025, with multiple open reports of garbage and debris issues in the vicinity, though these appear to be external to the building itself. Historical records show the building underwent several modernization efforts in the 1990s, including attic remodeling and bathroom relocations, and has maintained a consistent pattern of property maintenance. While the building has experienced periodic issues requiring attention, many of these have been addressed through proper permitting and completion of work, though some older permits from 2012 and 1993 are recorded as expired in the system.

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Risk rating

How 1520-1522 Hudson 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
79thpercentile

Out of 29 buildings in this neighborhood, 6 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
46%
No DBI
violation
54%
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 risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 54%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1520-1522 Hudson Ave event timeline

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2024
311 Request Nov 05
Major event venue
Noise
311 RequestFeb 05
Trees - damaging property roots

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