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1031 Ocean Ave

Ingleside, SF 94112 6945035 4 units · 2 fl · 1916

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 1031 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 1916
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1916
Total area3,320 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6945035
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sean Family Trust
Mailing address
Willie & Linda Sean Trustee 574 36Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
050500

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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1031 Ocean Avenue, owned by Sean Family Trust, has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues since its construction in 1916. The most concerning incidents occurred between 2008-2018, including multiple sewer-related violations, with records showing serious plumbing problems including overflow incidents in October 2008 and a vacant commercial storefront complaint in February 2018. More recent plumbing work has been completed, including the installation of a cleanout in 2018 and multiple grease trap installations between 2012-2013, indicating ongoing efforts to address these infrastructure challenges.

The property has faced several maintenance and compliance challenges in recent years, including a complaint in 2022 regarding an unpermitted wood sign, and recurring issues with graffiti, most recently reported in September 2023. A planning record from 2010 noted a complaint about operating without a permit, though this was found to have no merit. The commercial portion of the property (formerly Orchid's Café) received approval for limited restaurant use with operating hours between 6 am and 2 am, though there have been documented compliance issues in the past. Recent 311 calls from 2023-2024 have primarily related to external maintenance concerns such as graffiti, street cleaning, and lighting issues, rather than internal building problems, suggesting some stability in the building's current condition.

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Risk rating

How 1031 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
16th percentile

Out of 156 buildings in this neighborhood, 131 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
53%
No DBI
violation
47%
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.

Number of units

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

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 31.0%
Moderate concern 36.0%
Severe concern 33.0%
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

1031 Ocean Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Apr 21
Wood panel cover awning 24'x37"x20"
$2,000 · Complete
Building PermitApr 21
Install non-electric single faced projecting wall sign "orchids cafe"

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