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1461 Newcomb Ave

Bayview, SF 94124 5309023 2 units · 3 fl · 1907

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 1461 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 1907
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
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area2,625 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5309023
Ownership

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

Owner name
Zimmerle Mary Elyse
Mailing address
1461 Newcomb Ave San Francisco CA 94124
Last sale
052421

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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1461 Newcomb Avenue in the Bayview neighborhood, owned by Mary Elyse Zimmerle, has a documented history dating back to its 1907 construction, currently housing two units. The property's maintenance record shows several significant improvements, including front stair reconstruction in 2016 costing $12,000, reroofing work completed in 1997, and an electrical upgrade project from 2005 (125 amp underground conversion) that has since expired. The building has experienced some recent issues requiring attention, with multiple 311 calls in 2024 related to garbage and debris (most recently in December 2024), noise disturbances (including a current open case from September 2024), and various parking-related complaints, though many of these cases were either resolved or determined to be invalid upon inspection.

Recent maintenance and compliance matters include a November 2023 dog barking noise complaint that resulted in a warning letter being sent, a housing inventory mailing request that was resolved in November 2023, and an October 2023 sewer issue that was addressed by the water department. The property has undergone periodic inspections and received attention from various agencies, including a 2023 fire complaint regarding weeds and grass that was corrected by August 2023. The building's permit history shows proper maintenance and upgrading of essential systems over the years, though the expired electrical permit from 2005 may warrant verification of compliance with current standards. The property has been involved in two documented tenant buyouts at nearby addresses, with the most recent being at 1447 Newcomb Avenue in 2020 for $35,000, though these are not directly related to the current building's occupancy.

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Risk rating

How 1461 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
20th percentile

Out of 382 buildings in this neighborhood, 306 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
41%
No DBI
violation
59%
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 27.9%
Moderate concern 56.9%
Severe concern 15.2%
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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