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308 Presidio Ave

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

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high 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 Pacific Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.5
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Pacific Heights average of 1.5.

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.

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 1904
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
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
Mailing address
Po Box 339 Orinda CA 94563
Last sale
January 13, 2006

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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

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
12thpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 847 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
35%
No DBI
violation
65%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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 risk forecast
High failure risk 65%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

308 Presidio Ave event timeline

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

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