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1715 Newcomb Ave

Bayview, SF 94124 5312046 2 units · 3 fl · 1989

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 1715 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 1989
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 1989
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Floors3
Year built1989
Total area2,510 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5312046
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
362 Gellert Blvd Daly City CA 94015
Last sale
April 28, 2014

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1715 Newcomb Avenue in the Bayview neighborhood, owned by Wu Xiaoqi, was constructed in 1989 and contains two units. The property has experienced numerous compliance and safety issues over its history, with the most recent significant activity being the installation of a fire sprinkler system in 2019-2020 at a cost of approximately $10,000. The building underwent substantial modifications between 2013-2019, including attempts to legalize a ground floor kitchen and convert the building from two units to three under Ordinance #43-14, which resulted in various plumbing and electrical upgrades.

The property's history reveals several concerning patterns, particularly between 2013-2014, when multiple violations were documented regarding unpermitted construction, unauthorized additional units, and interior maintenance issues including mold/mildew problems and lead paint hazards. The building experienced infrastructure maintenance issues as evidenced by a 2001 electrical problem complaint regarding flickering lights and inadequate stairway lighting, and a 1999 complaint about deteriorating floor conditions and unauthorized unit modifications. While most building violations have been marked as "Not Active" and many cases have been closed through various compliance actions, the property has a documented history of requiring multiple permit modifications and violation abatement processes to address unauthorized modifications and safety concerns.

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Risk rating

How 1715 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
85thpercentile

Out of 382 buildings in this neighborhood, 57 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
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 32%
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

1715 Newcomb Ave event timeline

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2025
311 Request Jun 10
Garbage and debris
furniture

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