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308 Presidio Ave

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1007021 6 units · 3 fl · 1904

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Pacific Heights
Above average
avg 1.4
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 308 Presidio 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 1904
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1904
Total area7,307 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1007021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hsu Alice
Mailing address
Po Box 339 Orinda CA 94563
Last sale
042721

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Initial analysis

308 Presidio Avenue is a three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building built in 1904 in the Pacific Heights neighborhood, currently owned by Alice Hsu. The property has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure improvements over the years, including a completed soft-story seismic retrofit in 2016 (Tier 3) with added steel frames and shear walls, a voluntary foundation upgrade in 2003, and comprehensive electrical rewiring of units 1, 2, 3, and 5 in 2003. Most recently, in 2024, the building underwent fire safety upgrades including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and updates to the fire alarm system to comply with codes, with associated permits showing completion of these work.

The building has experienced recurring water drainage issues, particularly between 308 and 322 Presidio Avenue, with multiple complaints filed in 2023 regarding problematic lightwell drainage during heavy rains. There is currently an active complaint dated June 2024 regarding potentially hazardous insulation work in Unit 1. Historical violations (now resolved) include various safety concerns from 2008 such as the need for fire extinguisher maintenance, handrail installation, and central alarm system improvements. The building has experienced several gas-related incidents, including four gas leaks recorded by fire services, though none resulted in civilian injuries. The garage area has been a source of complaints, with a 2023 complaint regarding inadequate door height and insufficient parking space dimensions, though this complaint is now marked as not active. While the building has weathered several safety inspections and routine evaluations, the most significant recent improvements focus on seismic safety and fire alarm system modernization.

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Risk rating

How 308 Presidio 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
13th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 838 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
35%
No DBI
violation
65%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Number of units

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 25.9%
Moderate concern 50.9%
Severe concern 23.2%
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

308 Presidio Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Nov 23
Other excessive noise
Noise
Fire ComplaintMay 27
Uncategorized Complaint

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