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17 Surrey St

Glen Park, SF 94131 6741015 2 units · 1 fl · 1907

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 Glen Park
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 17 Surrey St 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
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors1
Year built1907
Total area1,907 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6741015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kwong Millie & Wong Ben Hun
Mailing address
17 Surrey St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
110817

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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 17 Surrey Street in Glen Park, built in 1907, has undergone several significant improvements over the years under the ownership of Millie Kwong and Ben Hun Wong. The most recent major electrical upgrade was completed in December 2020 with the installation of a solar PV system consisting of 12 modules (4.08 kW), following an earlier cancelled attempt in January 2021. The building has received consistent maintenance attention, including a major 2013 reroofing project costing $17,390, a 2007 renovation of kitchen and bathroom facilities, and multiple siding projects in the late 1980s and early 1990s, including aluminum siding installation and vinyl siding with insulation.

The property has experienced recurring sewer system issues, with four documented sewage backups through the 4-inch vent pipe between 2016 and 2021, suggesting an ongoing infrastructure challenge. A water heater replacement was conducted in November 2018, and the electrical system was significantly upgraded in 2004 with the installation of a two-meter, 200-amp panel setup. Other minor incidents recorded include a 2012 curb defect complaint related to raised sidewalks and damaged curbs, and an abandoned vehicle report from 2014 that was resolved upon investigation. While there was one fire complaint in May 2012, it was determined to be a matter for another jurisdiction. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep and modernization efforts, particularly in the areas of electrical systems, roofing, and interior improvements.

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Risk rating

How 17 Surrey St'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
49th percentile

Out of 364 buildings in this neighborhood, 186 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

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 83.3%
Moderate concern 11.1%
Severe concern 5.5%
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

17 Surrey St event timeline

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

2021
Electrical Permit Jan 28
Solar pv plan 3220 r1: install 12 pv mods, 340 watts/mod, 4.08 (dc) kw system.
Cancelled

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