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1923 Palou Ave

Silver Terrace, SF 94124 5330041 2 units · 1 fl · 1907

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Silver Terrace — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Silver Terrace average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1923 Palou 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 1907
2 or more units
2 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1907
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors1
Year built1907
Total area1,555 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot5330041
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1923 Palou Ave San Francisco CA 94124
Last sale
May 30, 2008

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1923 Palou Ave in Silver Terrace, owned by Li Jia Rong, has a recorded history dating back to its 1907 construction as a one-story flats and duplex structure. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, including an electrical upgrade in 2005 with the installation of a 100-amp underground conversion, and a fire safety installation in 2003 (though this permit ultimately expired). Maintenance work from 1988 included garage door replacement and repairs to address dry rot in the front stairs.

The building has experienced a series of maintenance and safety-related issues over the past decade. In 2009 and 2010, there were two fire safety complaints, one regarding blocked exits that was referred to the Department of Building Inspection. More recently, there has been a noticeable pattern of parking violations in the vicinity, particularly concerning sidewalk parking, with multiple enforcement actions recorded between October and December 2024, including one citation issued. The property has also faced challenges with garbage and debris management, with several reports of abandoned items requiring removal services between September and December 2024, including instances of liquid spills and abandoned furniture. While these issues have been generally resolved through appropriate channels, they suggest ongoing challenges with property maintenance and neighborhood interactions. Two older permits from the late 1980s and early 2000s indicate some attention to structural and safety improvements, though the fire alarm installation permit's expired status warrants attention from a compliance perspective.

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Risk rating

How 1923 Palou 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
49thpercentile

Out of 71 buildings in this neighborhood, 36 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
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

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Neighborhood location

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 40%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1923 Palou Ave event timeline

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2023
311 Request Jul 05
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