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1045 Silver Ave

Portola, SF 94134 5863013 2 units · 2 fl · 1939

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 Portola
At or below average
avg 1.8
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Portola average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1045 Silver 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 1939
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 built1939
Total area1,970 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot5863013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lee Chun & Kuang Elaine
Mailing address
72 University St San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
112619

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72 University St, San Francisco, CA 94134
1045 Silver Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134
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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 1045 Silver Avenue in Portola was constructed in 1939 and is currently owned by Lee Chun & Kuang Elaine. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, including a complete reroofing in 2023 ($8,000) and 2011 ($18,524), window replacements in 2011 (20 total, $20,000), and substantial renovations in 2018 ($60,000) that included adding a new family room, bedroom, and bathroom on the ground floor, along with the legalization of an existing second-floor bathroom. The building's systems have also seen important upgrades, including an electrical panel upgrade to 200/100 amps in 2018, gas line extension in 2013, and a plumbing upgrade in 2018.

The property has experienced some maintenance challenges, most notably a stucco wall issue that prompted a complaint in October 2022, which was resolved by January 2023. There was also an investigation in early 2018 regarding possible unauthorized short-term rental activity in what appeared to be a converted commercial space, though this violation was subsequently closed following a cease of operations in February 2018. Recent months have seen multiple 311 calls regarding the property, primarily concerning parking enforcement for blocked driveways and reports of abandoned furniture and debris, though these tend to be more related to street-level issues than building-specific problems. A sidewalk defect due to tree roots was reported in August 2024.

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Risk rating

How 1045 Silver 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
59th percentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 105 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 80.4%
Moderate concern 16.1%
Severe concern 3.6%
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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1045 Silver Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jan 05
Pavement defect
Sidewalk and Curb

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