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1679-1681 Oakdale Ave

Bayview, SF 94124 5322024 2 units · 1 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 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 1679-1681 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
Floors1
Year built1900
Total area1,329 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot5322024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Brown Kenneth W Sr
Mailing address
1679 Oakdale Ave San Francisco CA 94124
Last sale
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1679 Oakdale Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
1681 Oakdale Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
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Initial analysis

The property at 1679-1681 Oakdale Avenue is a one-story multi-family residential building with two units, located in San Francisco's Bayview neighborhood. Built in 1900 and owned by Kenneth W. Brown Sr., this building has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade. The most recent major maintenance was completed in July 2024 with the replacement of the house trap. Between 2014 and 2018, substantial window upgrades were performed, including the replacement of 10 street-facing windows with aluminum-clad wood windows ($11,695) and three non-visible windows with vinyl frames ($2,410). The building also received various exterior improvements, such as vinyl siding installation on the back walls in 2014 ($12,544), and in 2014, a solar PV system was installed consisting of 15 roof-mounted modules with a total rating of 3.75 kW.

The property has experienced some maintenance and infrastructure issues over the past few years, including a developing sinkhole investigation in 2018 that suggested a possible side sewer issue. There are currently three open 311 calls that warrant attention: a curb defect reported in October 2024 and tree root issues damaging the sidewalk reported in March 2022. Between 2021 and 2024, there have been several parking-related incidents near the property, including sidewalk parking and driveway blocking, though these are external issues not directly related to the building's condition. The building's plumbing system has seen regular updates, with the most recent work being the house trap replacement in 2024, while the electrical system received improvements including a solar installation in 2014 and underground service conduit installation in 2006. The property has generally been well-maintained, with most permits marked as complete, though there are a few expired permits from the 1990s related to window installations.

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Risk rating

How 1679-1681 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
53th percentile

Out of 382 buildings in this neighborhood, 180 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
56%
No DBI
violation
44%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 66.3%
Moderate concern 28.1%
Severe concern 5.7%
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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1679-1681 Oakdale Ave event timeline

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2024
Plumbing Permit Jul 30
Work category: 2pb; replace housetrap
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