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1501-1505 Revere Ave

Bayview, SF 94124 5341001 5 units · 2 fl · 1931

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Bayview — not a forecast
Above average
avg 4.6
25
FewerMore

This building has 25 novs (7y), above the Bayview average of 4.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1501-1505 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 1931
2 or more units
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 1931
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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1931
Total area7,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5341001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1156 Oakdale Ave San Francisco CA 94124
Last sale
August 18, 2022

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1501 Revere Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
1503 Revere Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
1505 Revere Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
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Initial analysis

The property at 1501-1505 Revere Avenue is a 2-story, 5-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1931, currently owned by Kalvin L. Bishop Sr. The building is undergoing significant modifications, with major recent work including the addition of three ground-floor accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in 2023-2024, conversion of commercial space to ADUs, and seismic upgrades. Recent permits show extensive renovations of Units 101 and 102 in 2024, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical upgrades, and installation of new fire safety systems. The building has experienced several maintenance and safety issues, particularly in late 2023 and early 2024, with multiple complaints regarding water service interruptions and lack of hot water. There were also several building violations issued in September 2022 related to safety lighting, fire escape maintenance, and window repairs, though these were abated by July 2023.

The property's historical record includes multiple fire safety complaints between 2010 and 2018, with issues such as blocked exits and combustible materials, though most were promptly corrected. Recent building safety improvements include upgrading the fire alarm system and installing new fire sprinkler systems throughout the building. The property has experienced some recent maintenance challenges, as evidenced by tenant complaints about construction work, water service interruptions, and heating issues in late 2023. Compliance with safety regulations was notably addressed following September 2022 violations, which included repairs to windows, handrails, landing issues, and various safety lighting improvements. The building has undergone substantial infrastructure upgrades in recent years, including electrical service upgrades to 400 amps and the installation of new HVAC systems in 2023-2024.

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Risk rating

How 1501-1505 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

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
7thpercentile

Out of 382 buildings in this neighborhood, 355 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
18%
No DBI
violation
82%
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.

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.

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.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 82%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1501-1505 Revere Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 27
Other illegal parking
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJun 09
Parking on sidewalk

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