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1919 Oakdale Ave

Silver Terrace, SF 94124 5319041 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 Silver Terrace
Above average
avg 1.5
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Silver Terrace average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1919 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 1900
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
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area1,750 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot5319041
Ownership

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

Owner name
Zhen Chaochang & Tao Zhenla
Mailing address
1926 Palou Ave San Francisco CA 94124
Last sale
020921

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1919 Oakdale Ave, owned by Zhen Chaochang & Tao Zhenla, is a 2-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900 in the Silver Terrace neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, including a 200-amp electrical service upgrade in 2006 and a reroofing project completed in 2015. A notable series of violations and complaints surfaced in late 2020, when residents reported critical issues including a lack of gas service, heating, hot water, and functioning appliances, along with stairway problems, though these violations were officially abated by January 2021. The building's history includes prior concerns about unauthorized unit conversions, with complaints in 1997-1999 regarding allegedly illegal attic conversions and unauthorized construction of stairs, though these issues were resolved.

Recent records from 2022-2024 show recurring issues with external maintenance, particularly regarding garbage and debris cleanup on the property and surrounding area, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls. The property has had at least one tenant buyout recorded in April 2020, with compensation of $25,000 paid to one tenant. Other improvements to the property include a horizontal addition completed in 1997 and the installation of a steel staircase, with all associated permits marked as complete. The most recent building activity includes several street cleaning and waste management calls, though these pertain to general neighborhood maintenance rather than building-specific issues.

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Risk rating

How 1919 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
76th percentile

Out of 71 buildings in this neighborhood, 17 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

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 58.9%
Moderate concern 33.5%
Severe concern 7.6%
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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The story over time

1919 Oakdale Ave event timeline

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

2020
Building Violation (NOV) Nov 05
Building violation
1919 oakdale ave., 2nd flr.
Building Violation (NOV)Nov 05
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