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1533-1535 Thomas Ave

Bayview, SF 94124 5361027 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Bayview average of 4.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1533-1535 Thomas 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area2,080 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5361027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Abuzahriyeh Majdi Majed
Mailing address
420 Lakeshire Dr Daly City CA 94015
Last sale
111011

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Included addresses

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1535 Thomas Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
1533 A Thomas Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
1533 Thomas Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 1533-1535 Thomas Avenue in Bayview, owned by Majdi Majed Abuzahriyeh, has a history of maintenance and compliance issues over its 116 years. Most recently, in 2023, the building experienced significant plumbing problems, including sewage leaks and a bathroom ceiling collapse, which led to multiple violations including damaged ceilings, plumbing issues, and lead hazard warnings that were abated by the end of May 2023. The property has undergone several permitted improvements, including a bathroom renovation in 2023 valued at $26,000 to address these violations, a complete re-roofing in 2015, and efforts to resolve unauthorized construction issues from 2007-2011 involving two detached units at the rear of the property. Historical complaints from 2008 show recurring maintenance issues, including problems with windows, plumbing fixtures, and security features. The building's maintenance history suggests periodic reactive repairs rather than consistent proactive maintenance, with the most recent violations occurring just months before the current bathroom renovation. In recent months (2023-2024), there have been multiple 311 calls regarding garbage and debris on the property, as well as several parking violations near the property, though these are external issues not directly related to building conditions.

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Risk rating

How 1533-1535 Thomas 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
20th percentile

Out of 382 buildings in this neighborhood, 306 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
41%
No DBI
violation
59%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 30.8%
Moderate concern 49.6%
Severe concern 19.6%
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

1533-1535 Thomas Ave event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit May 12
#7: 1 bathroom: new shower walls, shower pan, 2 in drain line (reair) new shower fixtures, to comply with complaint 202306283. non structural remodel, one bath remodel.
$5,000 · Issued
Plumbing PermitMay 12
Shower pan only. to comply with complaint 202306283

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