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152-154 Sproule Ln

Nob Hill, SF 94108 0222037 3 units · 2 fl · 1907

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems 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 Nob Hill — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.4
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 152-154 Sproule Ln 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 1907
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
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 1907
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area3,638 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0222037
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Broadhurst Ellen F Ttee 40 Arguello Blvd San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale

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154 Sproule Ln, San Francisco, CA 94108
152 Sproule Ln, San Francisco, CA 94108
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 152-154 Sproule Lane in Nob Hill, owned by the Ellen Broadhurst Exempt Trust, is a two-story flats & duplex structure built in 1907. The property has undergone several significant improvements and faced multiple compliance issues over its history. Most recently, in November 2023, a violation was issued regarding sleeping area requirements, and in July 2023, there was an alarm systems violation that was corrected by September 2023. The building has a documented history of fire safety concerns, with violations and complaints related to alarm systems (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017), sprinkler/standpipe systems (2021), and blocked exits (2019). Multiple bathroom remodel projects have been completed between 2016-2018, including electrical upgrades and plumbing work totaling approximately $27,000.

The property experienced notable compliance challenges in 2016, when a Notice of Violation was issued regarding unauthorized construction of a wall at the top of stairs leading to Malvina Alley, which prompted abatement proceedings that were resolved by August 2016. This incident also led to the installation of a fence to comply with a Notice of Violation. The building has undergone several major improvements, including the replacement of 16 windows (2013), reroofing projects (2006, 1993), and various safety-related upgrades. Recent 311 calls show parking enforcement issues in 2023-2024 and a construction noise report in December 2017, though these are not directly related to building conditions. The property has a verified address change from 154 Sproule Lane to 152 Sproule Lane in May 2018 and has maintained regular updates to address various building and safety requirements over the years.

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Risk rating

How 152-154 Sproule Ln'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
73rdpercentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 304 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
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
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 (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Building age

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

Building size

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 24%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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152-154 Sproule Ln event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 11
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestJun 10
Garbage and debris

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