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1657-1659 La Salle Ave

Bayview, SF 94124 5296013 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Bayview — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 4.6
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), at or below the Bayview average of 4.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1657-1659 La Salle 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
RH2
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 area2,211 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5296013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1584 Vista Del Sol San Mateo CA 94404
Last sale
July 09, 2010

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1659 La Salle Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
1657 La Salle Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
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Initial analysis

The duplex property at 1657-1659 La Salle Ave in the Bayview neighborhood, owned by Luis E Paredes, is a two-story, multi-family residential building constructed in 1900. The building has undergone several significant renovations and faced various maintenance challenges over the years. Notable improvements include a horizontal addition completed in 2001 with a cost of $81,000, the replacement of the existing furnace in 2013, and the rerouting of power lines to address electrical safety concerns in 2010. The property has experienced several critical issues, including a serious sewage backup incident in 2012 affecting a lower unit with children present, and historical structural concerns such as rotted front stairs and electrical problems documented in a 1999 housing complaint. Multiple building permits indicate efforts to address these and other maintenance issues, including compliance work for violations and various electrical and plumbing repairs.

More recently, the property has been the subject of numerous street maintenance calls, with multiple reports of garbage and debris requiring cleanup between December 2024 and January 2025. These recent calls, while indicating ongoing maintenance needs, were primarily related to street and sidewalk conditions rather than building-specific issues. The property's historical permit and complaint records demonstrate a pattern of both significant improvements and recurring maintenance challenges, with the most serious past issues being effectively addressed through various permits and inspections. The building's most recent documented concerns relate to exterior cleanliness issues affecting the surrounding sidewalk area rather than internal building conditions.

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Risk rating

How 1657-1659 La Salle 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
68thpercentile

Out of 382 buildings in this neighborhood, 122 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
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
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 40%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1657-1659 La Salle Ave event timeline

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2025
Building Violation (NOV) Nov 20
Building violation
Inspection revealed severe water damage @ rear bedroom ceiling. provide written documentation re: source of water damage & all steps taken…
Building Violation (NOV)Nov 20
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