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1887-1889 Oakdale Ave

Silver Terrace, SF 94124 5320016 3 units · 2 fl · 1922

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Silver Terrace
Above average
avg 1.5
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Silver Terrace average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1887-1889 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 1922
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
Floors2
Year built1922
Total area2,725 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5320016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chew Stephen Yee Kang
Mailing address
40283 Paseo Padre Parkway Fremont CA 94538
Last sale
102918

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1889 Oakdale Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
1887 Oakdale Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
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Initial analysis

The property at 1887-1889 Oakdale Ave is a 2-story, 3-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1922, currently owned by Chew Stephen Yee Kang. The building has experienced several maintenance and safety issues over recent years, with the most recent complaint filed in July 2023 citing significant tenant concerns about plumbing leaks, pest infestations, and broken appliances. A notable pattern of heating system problems is evident, with violation notices in 2018 and 2022 regarding inadequate heating, followed by permit work for furnace and HVAC installations totaling $8,000 in 2018-2022. Infrastructure concerns have included window repairs, handrail installations, and various HVAC-related amendments, particularly in response to multiple violation notices between 2018-2022.

Historical records show more serious incidents, including fire damage repairs completed in 1998, and a significant complaint from 2014 involving gas leaks, pest infestations, mold, and illegal room rentals. The property has undergone various system upgrades, including electrical service improvements in 2005 and plumbing work for heating systems in 2022. Several compliance issues have been addressed through building permits, most recently in 2022 to connect stair railings and replace window glazing. While many historical violations have been resolved, several active or recently resolved complaints raise concerns about ongoing maintenance and habitability issues, particularly regarding heating systems, pest control, and general building upkeep.

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Risk rating

How 1887-1889 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
1th percentile

Out of 71 buildings in this neighborhood, 70 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
28%
No DBI
violation
72%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 34.3%
Moderate concern 27.3%
Severe concern 38.4%
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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1887-1889 Oakdale Ave event timeline

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2025
311 Request Apr 02
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