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1653-1655 La Salle Ave

Bayview, SF 94124 5296014 3 units · 2 fl · 1908

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Bayview — not a forecast
Above average
avg 4.6
14
FewerMore

This building has 14 novs (7y), above the Bayview average of 4.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1653-1655 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 1908
2 or more units
3 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 1908
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area3,080 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5296014
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1256 Howard St San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
June 18, 1998

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1653 La Salle Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
1655 La Salle Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
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Initial analysis

The property at 1653-1655 La Salle Ave in the Bayview neighborhood is a two-story, multi-family residential building constructed in 1908, currently owned by Stts Apartments LLC. The building has undergone significant recent improvements, particularly focusing on safety upgrades, including the installation of new fire alarm systems (October 2023), fire sprinkler systems (completed in 2022 and 2023), and associated electrical work (completed January 2024). The property is in the process of being improved with the addition of a ground floor ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit), for which various permits have been issued, including foundation retrofit works (2022, $50,000) and comprehensive utility installations (plumbing and electrical) related to the new unit.

Historically, the building has faced several maintenance and habitability challenges. Between 2000 and 2004, there were multiple complaints regarding inadequate heating, electrical issues, plumbing problems, and pest infestations. More recent complaints include concerns about electrical system condition and wall cracking (March 2024), though these were marked as not active by May 2024. A recent 311 call from December 2023 reported mold and mildew issues, which was transferred to the Department of Public Health for further investigation. The building's current renovation efforts, particularly the fire safety upgrades and ADU addition, suggest substantial investment in improving the property's safety and livability.

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Risk rating

How 1653-1655 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
13thpercentile

Out of 382 buildings in this neighborhood, 332 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
29%
No DBI
violation
71%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

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.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 71%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1653-1655 La Salle Ave event timeline

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