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1901 Palou Ave

Silver Terrace, SF 94124 5330055 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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 1901 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
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area2,050 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot5330055
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1903 Palou Ave # 1901 San Francisco CA 94124
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1901 Palou Ave in Silver Terrace is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1907, currently owned by Rafael De-jesus Rodriguez &. The property has undergone several substantial improvements over the past three decades, including multiple window and siding replacements in the early 1990s, a complete electrical system upgrade in 2009 converting from overhead to underground service with 200-amp panels and three meters, and more recent renovations in 2013 that included window replacements for bedroom egress compliance and reroofing work. While there was a building complaint filed in 2017 regarding unpermitted construction work with concerns about possible asbestos or lead paint, the status of this complaint is listed as Not Active, and there was a brief plumbing issue with a sewer concern in 2010 that was resolved within a day.

The most significant recent activity around the property has been an increase in street maintenance and parking enforcement issues, particularly during late 2024 and early 2025, with multiple reports of illegal parking and garbage/debris complaints. Between December 2024 and January 2025, there were eight parking-related incidents documented, including multiple cases of blocking driveways, parking on sidewalks, and other illegal parking, along with several instances of abandoned garbage and debris requiring Recology intervention. These external issues, while not directly affecting the building's structure or systems, could indicate challenges with neighborhood parking and waste management conditions.

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Risk rating

How 1901 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
47thpercentile

Out of 71 buildings in this neighborhood, 38 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

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Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood location

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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

1901 Palou Ave event timeline

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2025
311 Request Jun 10
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJun 09
Blocking driveway cite only

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