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1863 Oakdale Ave

Silver Terrace, SF 94124 5320022 2 units · 3 fl · 1909

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
At or below average
avg 1.5
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Silver Terrace average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1863 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 1909
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
Floors3
Year built1909
Total area2,714 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot5320022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Huang Qia Wen & Hui Jin
Mailing address
1863 Oakdale Ave San Francisco CA 94124
Last sale
081210

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Initial analysis

1863 Oakdale Ave is a three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building located in the Silver Terrace neighborhood. Built in 1909 and currently owned by Huang Qia Wen & Hui Jin, the property has undergone several significant modifications over the past two decades. Between 2004-2005, substantial renovations were attempted, including the addition of an entertainment room, study room, full bath, storage, and laundry facilities on the ground floor, along with associated electrical upgrades. These improvements, initially permitted at a cost of $20,000, faced complications with expired permits, though some were eventually completed in 2012.

The building has faced multiple compliance issues, most notably a fence violation in 2011 that resulted in abatement proceedings and a commercial use complaint in 2016 regarding an unauthorized auto repair operation and possible illegal dwelling unit in the rear. The fence violation was resolved in 2012 when the fence was reduced to 6 feet with at least 75% open upper portion, while the commercial use complaint was investigated but ultimately marked as closed with no violation. More recently, from late 2024 through early 2025, there have been numerous reports of garbage and debris issues near the property, with multiple 311 calls for street cleaning services, though most were resolved with no work needed or transferred for further handling. A graffitiy incident was also reported and addressed in December 2024.

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Risk rating

How 1863 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
34th percentile

Out of 71 buildings in this neighborhood, 47 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
58%
No DBI
violation
42%
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.

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 52.2%
Moderate concern 39.6%
Severe concern 8.2%
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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1863 Oakdale Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Sep 10
Offensive
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311 RequestJun 10
Garbage and debris

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