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717 Silver Ave

Excelsior, SF 94134 5896048 2 units · 2 fl · 1982

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 Excelsior
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Excelsior average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 717 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 1982
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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 built1982
Total area3,240 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5896048
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sandoval Dino & Wendy
Mailing address
717 Silver Ave San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
101518

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 717 Silver Avenue in the Excelsior neighborhood, owned by Dino & Wendy Sandoval, has been standing since 1982. The property has undergone several significant changes and faced various challenges over the years. In 2004, a reroofing project was completed at a cost of $4,800, and in 1998, modifications were made including deck removal and basement modifications. A concerning building complaint from October 2019 reported peeling lead paint and dilapidated walls on the first floor, though this issue is currently listed as not active. More recently, in early 2025, the property has experienced multiple infrastructure issues, including two sewage back-up incidents (one from a catch basin and another from a side sewer vent), and there have been several complaints about garbage and debris on the property. The building has a history of fire-related incidents, including detector activations and a gas leak, though fortunately none resulted in civilian injuries.

January 2025 has been particularly active for this property, with ongoing noise complaints and multiple sanitation issues being reported and addressed. The building's repair history includes some positive maintenance efforts, such as the 2004 roofing work, but the recent sewage problems and the earlier lead paint complaint from 2019 suggest some ongoing maintenance challenges. The property is classified as a multi-family residential building (Flats & Duplex) and is located within a 2-story structure. While the building has experienced various safety and maintenance issues over the years, many of these problems have been addressed through appropriate channels, though some recent complaints remain open. The timeline of the property's issues suggests periods of both proactive maintenance and reactive responses to emerging problems.

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Risk rating

How 717 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
35th percentile

Out of 337 buildings in this neighborhood, 219 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

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 67.7%
Moderate concern 22.2%
Severe concern 10.2%
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

717 Silver Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Jun 24
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage

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