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143-147 Waverly Pl

Financial District North, SF 94108 0210031 5 units · 4 fl · 1906

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Financial District North — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 3.2
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Financial District North average of 3.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 143-147 Waverly Pl 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 1906
2 or more units
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
CRNC
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 1906
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
Units5
Floors4
Year built1906
Total area6,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0210031
Ownership

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

Mailing address
39 Waverly Pl San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale

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145 Waverly Pl, San Francisco, CA 94108
143 Waverly Pl, San Francisco, CA 94108
147 Waverly Pl, San Francisco, CA 94108
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Initial analysis

The Wong Family Benevolent Association owns this four-story, 5-unit mixed-use building located at 143-147 Waverly Place in the Financial District North neighborhood, dating back to 1906. The property has a complex history with multiple compliance issues and improvements over the years. Most recently, in 2024, the building addressed violations related to unpermitted signage through the completion of the awning amnesty program. In 2022, significant safety upgrades were completed, including a $30,000 fire alarm system upgrade (still showing as "Issued" in 2023) and repair of water damage and roof leaks. The building underwent substantial improvements in 2021, including tenant improvements estimated at $80,000 for accessible restrooms, new partitions, and ceiling work, along with plumbing and electrical upgrades for ADA compliance and new furnace installation.

The property has a history of building code violations and safety concerns, particularly regarding unauthorized use conversions and fire safety issues. Notable historical violations include a 2023 complaint about unpermitted signs, a 2019 complaint regarding illegal occupancy of the HK Hair Salon, and several past issues with fire escape safety and improper use conversions (e.g., conversion of a hair salon to a massage parlor). Fire safety has been an ongoing concern, with multiple violations documented between 2006 and 2020 related to fire escapes, extinguishers, and hood duct service. The building's maintenance history includes various plumbing and electrical improvements, with permits showing attention to building systems such as roof repairs, dryer vent replacements, and fire safety upgrades. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 indicate ongoing issues with street cleaning and debris removal outside the building, with at least one manhole cover issue reported in November 2024.

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Risk rating

How 143-147 Waverly Pl'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
50thpercentile

Out of 145 buildings in this neighborhood, 72 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
57%
No DBI
violation
43%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 43%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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143-147 Waverly Pl event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 13
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestJun 09
Garbage and debris

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