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533-535 Sunnydale Ave

Visitacion Valley, SF 94134 6309D030 2 units · 2 fl · 1950

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 Visitacion Valley — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 533-535 Sunnydale 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 1950
2 or more units
2 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 1950
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 built1950
Total area2,376 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6309D030
Ownership

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

Mailing address
533 Sunnydale Ave San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
April 10, 2013

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535 Sunnydale Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134
533 Sunnydale Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 533-535 Sunnydale Avenue in Visitacion Valley is a two-story flats and duplex structure owned by Lin Jie Ren & Zhu Gui Xia, constructed in 1950. The property underwent significant renovations in 2012, with comprehensive updates to both units including bathroom and kitchen remodels, electrical rewiring, and conversion of dining rooms into study spaces, with a documented construction cost of $65,000. This project was properly followed through with corresponding plumbing and electrical permits showing completion of work on multiple bathrooms, kitchens, lighting systems, and safety features like smoke detectors. A cancelled permit from 2020 for kitchen cabinet and tile work on the second floor, and an expired 1994 roofing permit are also on record.

Recent records from late 2024 show multiple municipal service calls regarding garbage and debris on the street, with seven reports of cleaning issues between November and December 2024, though most of these cases were resolved with no additional work needed. There were two fire safety complaints in October 2015 regarding blocked exits and combustible materials, both of which were documented as having been corrected by January 2016. The building had one general permit violation recorded in 2009 at a different address, which was subsequently closed. The property's recent history shows ongoing street maintenance issues, though these are primarily related to sidewalk cleanliness rather than building-specific concerns.

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Risk rating

How 533-535 Sunnydale 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
42ndpercentile

Out of 214 buildings in this neighborhood, 124 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
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood location

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 17%
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

533-535 Sunnydale Ave event timeline

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2020
Building Permit Dec 02
Replace old kitchen cabinets. repolace 10x10 new tiles for kitchen counterop. all work on 2/f only.
$3,000 · Cancelled

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