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1895-1899 Oakdale Ave

Silver Terrace, SF 94124 5320014 3 units · 3 fl · 1895

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Silver Terrace
Above average
avg 1.5
10
FewerMore

This building has 10 novs (7y), above the Silver Terrace average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1895-1899 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 1895
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1895
Total area4,548 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5320014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ouyang Zu Pei
Mailing address
255 Topeka Ave San Francisco CA 94124
Last sale
010816

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1897 Oakdale Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
1895 Oakdale Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
1899 Oakdale Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 1895-1899 Oakdale Avenue, owned by Ouyang Zu Pei, was constructed in 1900 and has experienced several significant issues in recent years. Most notably, in June 2022, the building suffered fire damage that displaced 11 residents, leading to a substantial ongoing restoration project (Permit #202302272706) valued at $400,000 to repair 1,820 square feet of fire damage and undertake a 200-square-foot remodel of a second-floor unit, including comprehensive updates to roofing, windows, doors, siding, electrical systems, and the installation of safety features like smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The building has a documented history of maintenance issues, including multiple building violations in 2019-2022 related to plumbing, electrical, and interior surface problems, all of which were abated by May 2022. These violations included concerns about inadequate lighting, bathroom fixtures, floor coverings, and egress obstruction. Prior to these issues, the building underwent various improvements, including electrical service upgrades in 2010, sewer line repairs in 2009, and several construction projects in the early 2000s, such as exterior stair repairs and family room additions.

The property's maintenance history shows recurring infrastructure challenges, particularly in plumbing and electrical systems, with complaints about water leaks, electrical issues, and various repair needs documented between 2013 and 2020. Despite these challenges, the building has undergone significant modernization efforts, including an underground service conversion in 2008 and a main service replacement in 2010. The recent fire incident and ongoing repairs represent the most substantial disruption to resident living conditions in recent history, though previous violations and repair needs indicate a pattern of maintenance challenges that the current restoration project aims to address comprehensively.

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Risk rating

How 1895-1899 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
3th percentile

Out of 71 buildings in this neighborhood, 69 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
30%
No DBI
violation
70%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 16.5%
Moderate concern 70.1%
Severe concern 13.4%
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

1895-1899 Oakdale Ave event timeline

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2026
Electrical Permit Jan 23
Complete re-wire unit.
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