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1401 Ocean Ave

Ingleside, SF 94112 6941068 8 units · 2 fl · 1962

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Ingleside — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.6
23
FewerMore

This building has 23 novs (7y), above the Ingleside average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1401 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 1962
2 or more units
8 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.

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 1962
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
Units8
Floors2
Year built1962
Total area6,252 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6941068
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Baysac Belanio G & Carmen S 401 Cayuga Ave San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

1401 Ocean Avenue is a two-story, 8-unit multi-family residential building located in the Ingleside neighborhood, owned by Belanio G & Carmen S Baysac and built in 1962. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the years, including a soft-story retrofit completed in 2017 at a cost of $100,000 to meet seismic safety requirements, and recent reroofing work completed in 2022 costing $26,000. The property has maintained compliance with various safety codes, including the installation of ground fault protection in 2017 and the replacement of a 100-gallon gas water heater in 2021.

The building's history reveals recurring maintenance challenges, particularly related to water issues. The most recent and serious complaint, filed in February 2023, involved ongoing water leakage affecting the kitchen and bathroom, which allegedly contributed to tenant health issues. This followed a pattern of water-related complaints between 2014 and 2018, including instances of water damage and mold/mildew. The building experienced multiple violations in 2001 related to safety and maintenance issues, including problems with combustibles storage, gas utility shutoff tools, various plumbing and electrical systems, and fire safety concerns, though these were all abated by May 2001. While there were two fire-related incidents recorded, neither resulted in injuries, and a smoke detector activation was deemed unintentional. The property has also shown recent concerns with garbage management, with multiple reports of overflowing city garbage cans documented through 2024, though these are related to street cleaning issues rather than building maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 1401 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

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
4thpercentile

Out of 156 buildings in this neighborhood, 150 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
23%
No DBI
violation
77%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 77%
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

1401 Ocean Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jan 01
Pavement defect
Sidewalk and Curb

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