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145 Laurel St

Presidio Heights, SF 94118 0986003 15 units · 5 fl · 1920

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Presidio Heights
Above average
avg 1.2
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Presidio Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 145 Laurel St 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 1920
2 or more units
15 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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
Units15
Floors5
Year built1920
Total area34,425 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0986003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Friedman Properties Lp
Mailing address
323 Pine St #1 Sausalito CA 94965
Last sale
052295

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Initial analysis

The 145 Laurel Street property is a 5-story, 15-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1920 in Presidio Heights, currently owned by Friedman Properties LP. The building has undergone substantial improvements and renovations over recent years, with particular focus on unit and building-wide upgrades. Most recently, in December 2023, voluntary seismic strengthening work was completed in Unit 17, following extensive modernization efforts throughout the building including bathroom replacements on the 6th floor, kitchen remodels, and the installation of new washers/dryers across multiple units. Significant infrastructure improvements include a roof replacement in 2021, facade repairs, and a fire alarm system upgrade to meet current codes. The building has also undergone substantial electrical system modernization, with multiple units receiving new electrical panels and removal of outdated knob-and-tube wiring.

The property has experienced several maintenance and safety-related issues over its history, though many have been promptly addressed. There were temporary concerns regarding fire escape access and blocked exits that were corrected in 2018 and 2021, respectively. Historical heating system problems were documented in 2004, and a boiler permit violation occurred in 2017 (subsequently resolved). More recent building activity includes the installation of a rooftop antenna system for AT&T, completed in 2024. The property has undergone a tenant buyout in May 2021 involving four tenants totaling $469,562.5, and there have been ongoing plumbing and electrical upgrades throughout the building since 2017, including repiping work and various system improvements. Several sidewalk and parking-related issues have been reported in recent months, with citations issued for blocked driveways and sidewalk defects noted in 2024.

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Risk rating

How 145 Laurel St'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
1th percentile

Out of 181 buildings in this neighborhood, 179 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
20%
No DBI
violation
80%
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.

Building permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 16.6%
Moderate concern 75.8%
Severe concern 7.6%
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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145 Laurel St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jan 02
Public works
bsm complaint

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