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1526 Newcomb Ave

Bayview, SF 94124 5307007 2 units · 1 fl · 1910

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Bayview average of 4.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1526 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 1910
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors1
Year built1910
Total area1,440 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot5307007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Zhou Jing Ying
Mailing address
1526 Newcomb Ave San Francisco CA 94124
Last sale
080411

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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 1526 Newcomb Avenue in Bayview, owned by Zhou Jing Ying, is a single-story flats and duplex structure built in 1910. The property has undergone several significant renovations, with major work completed in 2005 including comprehensive electrical upgrades (125-amp service, new wiring throughout, installation of numerous outlets, lights, and switches), kitchen and bathroom remodels, and repair of stairs and porch due to dry rot. A water leak relief operation was conducted in early 2025, revealing an issue between the tree well and the property line that required attention. The building has had recurring water-related issues this year, with reports of property damage from tree roots and municipal infrastructure concerns.

The property has experienced various maintenance and safety concerns over the years, most notably a cluster of issues in early 2025 involving multiple instances of illegal parking, garbage and debris complaints, and two open cases regarding property damage potentially related to tree maintenance. In recent years, there have been documented concerns about the property's condition, including a 2017 complaint about fire hazards due to unkempt dry grass, access issues for painting, and an overgrown tree affecting neighboring property. The building's historical permit record shows substantial improvements, including a $25,000 addition for bathroom work, kitchen and bathroom remodels, and a complete electrical system upgrade in 2005, as well as reroofing work from 2000. While there have been some fire safety-related incidents (two complaints in 2014 and 2021 regarding alarm systems), no civilian injuries have been reported in connection with these events. Most recently, there have been multiple parking enforcement actions taken against vehicles blocking driveways or parking on sidewalks near the property.

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Risk rating

How 1526 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

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
31th percentile

Out of 382 buildings in this neighborhood, 264 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
45%
No DBI
violation
55%
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 41.3%
Moderate concern 37.6%
Severe concern 21.0%
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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1526 Newcomb Ave event timeline

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

2025
DBI Complaint Jul 21
Peeling paint on front and side of property
Housing Inspection Services

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