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1024 Silver Ave

Portola, SF 94134 5914012 2 units · 2 fl · 1936

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Portola — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.8
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Portola average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1024 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 1936
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.

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 1936
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1936
Total area1,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5914012
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1024 Silver Ave San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
September 30, 1997

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Initial analysis

The property at 1024 Silver Avenue in the Portola neighborhood is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1936, currently owned by Jim and Fanny Z F Huang. The building has a significant history of unauthorized unit conversion issues, starting with violations filed in 2001 and 2003 alleging the conversion of a single-family dwelling into four units, though these were abated in 2006. The most recent and serious violation occurred in 2005-2006, when enforcement actions were taken against unauthorized cooking facilities and unit conversions in the ground floor hallway and den room, which resulted in a $7,500 compliance cost to remove the illegal improvements. A notable incident from the building's past includes a fire in 1991 that required repairs to burned sections, though details on this incident are limited.

In more recent times, the property has experienced several infrastructure and maintenance issues, with multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding various concerns including a sewage backup discharge from the side sewer vent, garbage and debris on the property, and a damaged tree that was reportedly about to fall. The building's immediate vicinity has seen ongoing issues with sidewalk parking, with multiple citations issued in 2024, and municipal services have responded to various maintenance needs including water service requests and street cleaning matters. The property remains classified as "not active" in terms of building violations as of now, with recent maintenance and repair issues appearing to be handled through proper channels.

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Risk rating

How 1024 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

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
89thpercentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 28 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
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 11%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1024 Silver Ave event timeline

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