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1738-1740 Oakdale Ave

Bayview, SF 94124 5312011 2 units · 1 fl · 1965

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
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 1738-1740 Oakdale 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 1965
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
Floors1
Year built1965
Total area2,321 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5312011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Rougeau Harriet L
Mailing address
5421 Valley View Rd El Sobrante CA 94803
Last sale
051017

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1740 Oakdale Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
1738 Oakdale Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1738-1740 Oakdale Ave in the Bayview neighborhood is a 1-story structure built in 1965, currently owned by Harriet L. Rougeau. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, including a comprehensive electrical system upgrade from an overhead to an underground service connection completed in 2008, and a roof replacement in 2015 costing $5,800. In 2015, the property underwent substantial safety improvements with the replacement of rear stairs that exceeded 50% replacement, which necessitated the installation of a second means of egress - a project properly permitted and executed in accordance with safety requirements.

The building's maintenance history shows generally responsible upkeep, though there was one instance of unauthorized work noted in 2010 regarding kitchen remodeling without the proper plumbing permits, which was subsequently addressed. More recently, between October 2024 and January 2025, there have been multiple reports of debris and abandoned furniture in the vicinity of the property, including instances of homeless encampments, though these issues appear to be external to the building itself and have been generally addressed by city services. An open case regarding a curb defect was recorded in November 2024, which is still pending resolution as of the most recent data. The building has no recorded violations in the past two years, and all major systems have been updated to current standards, though the property has experienced recurring issues with street cleanliness in its immediate surroundings, particularly in late 2024.

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Risk rating

How 1738-1740 Oakdale 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
96th percentile

Out of 382 buildings in this neighborhood, 15 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood location

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Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 63.7%
Moderate concern 30.1%
Severe concern 6.2%
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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1738-1740 Oakdale Ave event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Nov 05
Replace two federal pacific electrical panels with new siemens panels and breakers, reconnect all existing circuits to the new panels.
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