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1715 Newcomb Ave

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

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 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.

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
Wu Xiaoqi
Mailing address
362 Gellert Blvd Daly City CA 94015
Last sale
032519

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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

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
86th percentile

Out of 382 buildings in this neighborhood, 53 are predicted to be safer.

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

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.

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 severity forecast
No violation 54.1%
Moderate concern 42.0%
Severe concern 3.9%
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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1715 Newcomb Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Jun 10
Garbage and debris
furniture

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