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1555-1561 Innes Ave

Bayview, SF 94124 5273021 4 units · 2 fl · 1900

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
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), at or below the Bayview average of 4.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1555-1561 Innes 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
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 built1900
Total area3,650 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5273021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lawrence H Shane & Toni Don
Mailing address
Lawrence H Shane & Toni Don 1061 High Rd Woodside CA 94062
Last sale
060820

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1559 Innes Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
1561 Innes Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
1557 Innes Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
1555 Innes Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
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Initial analysis

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 1555-1561 Innes Avenue, constructed in 1900, has experienced significant structural and safety challenges in recent years, most notably a serious fire incident in May 2019 that caused moderate structural damage and affected all four units, particularly impacting unit #1561's stairs and garage. Following this fire, substantial repairs were undertaken, including three separate permits from 2019-2020 totaling over $860,000 for addressing fire damage, roof repairs, electrical system updates, and the installation of smoke/CO detectors. The building has undergone multiple major renovations between 2020-2024, including foundation work, framing repairs, and comprehensive electrical and plumbing system upgrades, with the most recent permits issued in October 2024 for new furnaces, plumbing updates, and electrical panel improvements.

The property has faced ongoing maintenance and security issues, with multiple tenant complaints and inspection reports indicating concerns about blight, squatters, and inadequate maintenance. Most concerning was a 2020 violation regarding unauthorized and unsafe removal of 2nd floor diaphragms and drywall, which was noted as active in 2020 and led to several permits trying to rectify the unauthorized work. Recent complaints from late 2023 documented issues with trash, debris, and property maintenance. The building had several violations in 2001 related to various maintenance issues (including fire safety requirements), though these were formally abated by January 2002. The property's current status shows active permits being operated under proper supervision, with multiple recent permits showing compliance with regulatory requirements for major system updates throughout the building.

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Risk rating

How 1555-1561 Innes 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
27th percentile

Out of 382 buildings in this neighborhood, 279 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
43%
No DBI
violation
57%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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.

Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 46.1%
Moderate concern 45.3%
Severe concern 8.6%
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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1555-1561 Innes Ave event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2025
Electrical Permit Jun 04
Renew permit e202009229699 for final inspection
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Electrical PermitJun 04
Renew permit e202009229700 for final inspection.

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