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1727 Newcomb Ave

Bayview, SF 94124 5312043 2 units · 1 fl · 1928

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Bayview — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 4.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Bayview average of 4.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1727 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 area2,178 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5312043
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1727 Newcomb Ave San Francisco CA 94124
Last sale
December 27, 2022

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The 1727 Newcomb Avenue property is a single-story, two-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Bayview neighborhood. Built in 1928 and currently owned by Anna Smith Lvg Tr, this flats/duplex structure has undergone several notable improvements over the years. The building features a 1.7kW solar PV system with 12 roof-mounted panels installed in 2007, and an electrical upgrade with a 100A term can installation in 2006. More recent maintenance work includes a kitchen remodel completed in 1991, though a plumbing permit from 2020 for water heater and floor heater changes has since expired.

The property has experienced regular maintenance and some recurring issues typical of residential settings, particularly regarding parking and street management. Between 2023 and 2024, there have been multiple parking enforcement calls, including complaints about driveway blocking and double parking, though these issues were generally resolved by responding officers. Several 311 calls have been made regarding street conditions, including reports of loose garbage and a missing side sewer vent cover, with most cases being resolved or addressed. The building has not experienced any significant fire incidents or safety concerns, with only routine medical assistance calls recorded through fire department services, none of which involved civilian injuries. Recent communications with the Rent Board have been documented, indicating active engagement with housing administration processes.

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Risk rating

How 1727 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
65thpercentile

Out of 382 buildings in this neighborhood, 134 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
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
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

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Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 40%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1727 Newcomb Ave event timeline

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2025
Building Permit Dec 18
Provide 2nd mean of egress for lower floor living area.
$6,000 · Filed

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