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215-217 Acadia St

Sunnyside, SF 94131 6766001 2 units · 2 fl · 1910

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 Sunnyside
At or below average
avg 1.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Sunnyside average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 215-217 Acadia 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 1910
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 built1910
Total area1,904 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6766001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sowan Choi Trust
Mailing address
Choi Sowan Trustee 215 Acadia St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
050500

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215 Acadia St, San Francisco, CA 94131
217 Acadia St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 215-217 Acadia Street in Sunnyside, owned by the Sowan Choi Trust, is a century-old flats and duplex structure that has undergone several significant repairs and improvements over the past three decades. Most recently, in 2018, substantial work was completed on the property including garage repairs ($24,000), electrical rewiring of the garage with new fixtures and outlets, and reroofing ($8,200). However, a complaint was filed in April 2018 regarding unpermitted work related to a water heater installation, electrical modifications, and remodeling, though this complaint was abated within one day. The building has a history of proper maintenance, with earlier significant works including foundation reinforcement in 1993-94, kitchen remodeling in 2004, and two separate roofing projects in 2000 and 2018.

Recent records from 2024 indicate several maintenance and habitability concerns, including reports of mold and mildew, rodent/insect infestation, sidewalk defects, and a hanging tree limb that are currently open issues requiring attention. There have also been multiple parking enforcement calls regarding illegal parking on the sidewalk in mid-2024, with some resulting in citations. The property experienced a carbon monoxide detector activation in 2008 with no detected CO levels and had a weed/grass complaint in 2008 that was determined to have no merit. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, with significant investments in improvements, though the recent habitability issues and permits complaint from 2018 warrant attention from a resident experience perspective.

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Risk rating

How 215-217 Acadia 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
54th percentile

Out of 129 buildings in this neighborhood, 59 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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 age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 83.6%
Moderate concern 10.5%
Severe concern 5.9%
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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