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1794 Newcomb Ave

Bayview, SF 94124 5305025 2 units · 1 fl · 1928

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems 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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Bayview average of 4.6.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1794 Newcomb 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 1928
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 1928
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
Floors1
Year built1928
Total area2,660 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5305025
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1550 Innes Ave San Francisco CA 94124
Last sale

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1265 Phelps St, San Francisco, CA 94124
1794 Newcomb Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1794 Newcomb Avenue in Bayview, owned by Jackson Liller Bozie, has undergone significant restoration work following a serious fire incident in July 2021 that rendered the building uninhabitable due to extensive smoke and water damage affecting both floors. The fire caused substantial damage to interior finishes, electrical systems, and structural components, requiring a comprehensive $700,000 restoration project completed in early 2024 that included roof repairs, floor joist replacements, and updates to electrical and plumbing systems. Recent improvements to the property include a complete window replacement project ($40,000) and the installation of new furnaces, water heaters, and comprehensive rewiring for both units and the basement, indicating a substantial investment in bringing the building up to modern standards.

The building's history also shows some ongoing maintenance issues, including an active complaint from April 2024 regarding peeling paint on the front and side of the building, and previous concerns about inadequate heating and water supply in 1994 and 2017 respectively. Recent activity around the property has generated multiple reports of garbage and debris (November 2024 through January 2025), though these were mostly routine street cleaning matters handled by city services. The building's renovation work appears to have addressed the most significant safety and habitability issues resulting from the fire, with all major systems being thoroughly updated or replaced, including plumbing (new fixtures throughout), electrical (comprehensive rewiring), and HVAC systems. The property has maintained a compliant status in recent inspections, with no new major violations recorded since the fire incident was addressed.

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Risk rating

How 1794 Newcomb 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
18thpercentile

Out of 382 buildings in this neighborhood, 313 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
40%
No DBI
violation
60%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

Director's hearings (past 7 years)

Director's hearings are escalated enforcement actions for buildings that haven't resolved violations — a serious signal.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 60%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1794 Newcomb Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 24
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