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1779-1781 Mckinnon Ave

Bayview, SF 94124 5305030 2 units · 2 fl · 1910

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Bayview
Above average
avg 4.5
15
FewerMore

This building has 15 novs (7y), above the Bayview average of 4.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1779-1781 Mckinnon 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 1910
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1910
Total area2,604 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5305030
Ownership

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

Owner name
Neil & Maryann Laughlin Tr
Mailing address
Laughlin Maryann E Ttee 22 West Cavour St Daly City CA 94014
Last sale
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1779 Mckinnon Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
1781 Mckinnon Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
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Initial analysis

The property at 1779-1781 McKinnon Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Bayview neighborhood, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Neil & Maryann Laughlin Tr. The building has experienced several significant issues in recent years, most notably in 2018 when multiple violations were filed regarding building safety and habitability, including problems with heating systems, handrails, windows, and smoke/carbon monoxide detectors. While many of these violations were addressed and abated by January 2019, one violation related to structural maintenance remains active as of the last records. The building underwent some important modifications in the late 1980s and early 1990s, including the removal of an illegal unit in 1993 and efforts to legalize its four dwelling units in 1988 (though this permit ultimately expired).

More recent maintenance activities include the replacement of a wall heater in 2018 and several repair efforts, though the property has continued to experience some infrastructure challenges. In late 2023, there was a sewage backup issue recorded, and there have been multiple reports of abandoned vehicles and sidewalk parking violations in the vicinity. The building's historical maintenance record shows a pattern of addressing various maintenance issues, though some permits from the past, such as the reroofing work from 1993, have expired without completion. The property's planning records indicate an exception was granted to legalize a rear yard structure, with the appeal upheld and approved.

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Risk rating

How 1779-1781 Mckinnon 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
58th percentile

Out of 382 buildings in this neighborhood, 160 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
58%
No DBI
violation
42%
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 severity forecast
No violation 55.7%
Moderate concern 36.6%
Severe concern 7.7%
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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1779-1781 Mckinnon Ave event timeline

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2023
311 Request Dec 04
Park - structural maintenance
Pavement

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