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1557-1559 Oakdale Ave

Bayview, SF 94124 5323018 4 units · 2 fl · 1904

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Bayview
Above average
avg 4.5
9
FewerMore

This building has 9 novs (7y), above the Bayview average of 4.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1557-1559 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 1904
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1904
Total area3,328 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5323018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Cristen C Blanding 2011 Tru
Mailing address
C/o Bayview Property Manage 1674 Revere Ave San Francisco CA 94124
Last sale
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1557 Oakdale Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
1559 Oakdale Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1557-1559 Oakdale Ave in Bayview, owned by Cristen C Blanding 2011 Tru, was constructed in 1904 and has experienced several significant maintenance and repair issues in recent years. The most pressing concerns have been recurring water-related problems, with multiple complaints about leaks and water damage between 2017 and 2023, culminating in substantial repairs in 2023 and 2024 costing $42,500 to address leaks, dry rotted walls, and associated damage. The building has undergone several major systems upgrades, including multiple roof replacements (2022, 2024), electrical system improvements (including a service panel upgrade in 2005 and house meter installation in 2011), and various plumbing upgrades such as water heater replacements and pan installations between 2010 and 2019.

Historical records show the building faced several code violations in 2006-2012 that required attention to building safety and habitability standards, including stair repairs, handrail issues, and various fire safety concerns, all of which were ultimately resolved. More recent maintenance history indicates ongoing management of building systems and infrastructure, with the owner undertaking necessary repairs and improvements, though there have been recurring complaints about basic services such as heating and ventilation, particularly evident in complaints from 2017-2019. The property has also experienced some exterior maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple recent 311 calls regarding garbage and debris (January 2025), which though not directly related to building habitability, may impact resident quality of life.

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Risk rating

How 1557-1559 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
27th percentile

Out of 382 buildings in this neighborhood, 279 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
43%
No DBI
violation
57%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

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 32.2%
Moderate concern 34.6%
Severe concern 33.3%
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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1557-1559 Oakdale Ave event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Oct 25
Ref 2023042665190 to comply with nov 202302410 items 2-7 to remove dry rotted wall and rebuild it
$40,000 · Complete
Building PermitAug 21
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