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1518-1520 Revere Ave

Bayview, SF 94124 5340003A 2 units · 2 fl · 1989

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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
8
FewerMore

This building has 8 novs (7y), above the Bayview average of 4.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1518-1520 Revere 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 1989
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1989
Total area4,773 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5340003A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Bolton Family Trust
Mailing address
James E & Shanxia Y Bolton 4222 18Th St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
042600

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1520 Revere Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
1518 Revere Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1518-1520 Revere Ave in the Bayview neighborhood, owned by Bolton Family Trust, has a documented history of maintenance and housing quality issues since its construction in 1989. The property has undergone several significant maintenance projects, including roofing work and wall repairs in 2015, and balcony replacements due to rot in 2007, indicating ongoing attention to structural maintenance. Recent concerns came to a head in 2022 when multiple violations were recorded, including hazardous mechanical equipment, mold issues, interior surface problems, and security concerns, though these were all abated by May 2022. The building had earlier documented issues with mold in 2011 and allegedly unauthorized construction activities in 2015, though the latter was abated shortly after being reported.

In terms of infrastructure, the property has received attention to its exterior elements, including sidewalk repairs in 2003 and various facade improvements in 2015. The most recent building-related complaint was filed in July 2022 regarding construction dust, which was quickly addressed. The property has experienced recurring issues with parking enforcement, with multiple citations issued between 2023 and 2024 for blocked driveways, though these are external issues unrelated to building conditions. While the building's maintenance record shows periodic addressing of structural and maintenance issues, particularly related to water damage and interior surfaces, the relatively prompt resolution of most violations suggests some level of responsiveness to building maintenance needs, though the history of mold issues indicates these problems have been persistent over time.

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Risk rating

How 1518-1520 Revere 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
15th percentile

Out of 382 buildings in this neighborhood, 325 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
36%
No DBI
violation
64%
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.

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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 56.5%
Moderate concern 27.6%
Severe concern 15.8%
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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1518-1520 Revere Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Feb 10
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