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1535-1537 Quesada Ave

Bayview, SF 94124 5340018 2 units · 3 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 1535-1537 Quesada 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
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
Units2
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area2,772 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot5340018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ung Rick
Mailing address
1535 Quesada Ave San Francisco CA 94124
Last sale
091113

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1535 Quesada Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
1537 Quesada Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
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Initial analysis

The property at 1535-1537 Quesada Avenue is a three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building located in the Bayview neighborhood and owned by Rick Ung. The 123-year-old building has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over its history, most notably in late 2007 when multiple violations were documented, including fire safety concerns such as blocked egress at back stairs, lack of required fire extinguishers, a cockroach infestation, and various building maintenance issues like broken glass window panes and safety concerns regarding handrails. These violations, however, were all abated by February 12, 2008.

More recent history reveals ongoing maintenance and safety concerns, including reports of electrical outages in 2014, plumbing issues in 2010, and persistent problems with dampness and mold in 1998. In 2021, a significant complaint was filed regarding unauthorized commercial activity, with reports of tent use and carpentry work in the backyard suggesting improper use of the residential space. The building has also experienced multiple sanitation issues, as evidenced by recent 311 calls about garbage and debris on the property in 2024. A tree-related issue was reported in November 2023 regarding lifted sidewalk tree roots. The property has documented fire safety concerns from 2015, including blocked exits and combustible materials, though these conditions were reportedly corrected. The building's mechanical systems and general maintenance history suggest a pattern of reactive maintenance rather than proactive upkeep, with multiple instances of sanitation and safety violations throughout its history.

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Risk rating

How 1535-1537 Quesada 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
93th percentile

Out of 382 buildings in this neighborhood, 27 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
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

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 52.0%
Moderate concern 39.1%
Severe concern 8.9%
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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The story over time

1535-1537 Quesada Ave event timeline

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2021
DBI Complaint Jul 16
Date last observed: 06-jul-21; time last observed: every day ; identity of person performing the work: tenants living there; unit: back yard; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work w/o permit; illegal change of use; other building; other electrical; ; additional information: i live on revere and can see from my house into their yard. they have an illegal tent in the back yard something like 20 feet long and 15 feet wide and they are operating some kind of wood or carpentry business there, multiple employees, loud commercial tools, loud music, been going on a long time. they are using their residence as a commercial space. access to their back yard is from long driveway from on the side of the building. ;
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