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1507-1509 Ocean Ave

Ingleside, SF 94112 6936017 2 units · 2 fl · 1922

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Ingleside
At or below average
avg 1.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Ingleside average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1507-1509 Ocean 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 1922
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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 built1922
Total area2,050 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6936017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lin Johnson
Mailing address
1851 44th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
061302

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1507 Ocean Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
1509 Ocean Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Initial analysis

The property at 1507-1509 Ocean Avenue is a two-unit, two-story mixed-use building constructed in 1922, currently owned by Lin Johnson. The building has experienced several significant incidents, most notably a fire in 2004 that caused damage to both floors, requiring substantial repairs estimated at $50,000, along with electrical work that replaced numerous lights, switches, and receptacles. Recent improvements include accessibility upgrades being implemented as of November 2023, with the installation of automatic door operators and street improvements. The building has undergone various tenant-driven modifications, including a change from retail to office use in 2013, and the addition of an awning during the same year.

The property has had its share of maintenance and compliance issues, with the most recent being an unresolved complaint from July 2022 regarding unauthorized awning modifications. Historical concerns include a 2000 complaint about non-functioning heater and water issues, and a 2004 complaint about unsafe building conditions following the fire. The building underwent electrical infrastructure improvements in 2002, transitioning from overhead to underground power lines. Recent maintenance history (2024) shows multiple public works-related issues being reported and resolved, including sidewalk defects, graffiti, and garbage overflow concerns, though these are more related to surrounding infrastructure than the building itself. The property has maintained an active compliance record, with recent permits focusing on accessibility improvements and maintaining current codes.

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Risk rating

How 1507-1509 Ocean 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
21th percentile

Out of 156 buildings in this neighborhood, 123 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 49.0%
Moderate concern 40.2%
Severe concern 10.8%
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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1507-1509 Ocean Ave event timeline

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2024
311 Request Mar 06
Graffiti on building commercial
Building commercial - Not Offensive

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