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345-355 Presidio Ave

Presidio Heights, SF 94115 1008004 6 units · 2 fl · 1906

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Presidio Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Presidio Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 345-355 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 1906
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
SACTO
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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area6,260 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1008004
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Ki Lau & Mabel Ng Trustees 5415 Lenora Rd El Sobrante CA 94803
Last sale
April 12, 1996

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Included addresses

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349 Presidio Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
355 Presidio Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
351 Presidio Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
353 Presidio Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
347 Presidio Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
345 Presidio Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The property at 345-355 Presidio Ave is a two-story, six-unit multi-family residential building with commercial space, built in 1906 and currently owned by Ki Lau & Mabel Ng Revocable Living Trust. The building has undergone several significant accessibility improvements, most recently in September 2023 with two permits filed for ADA compliance work including the installation of power doors and hardware relocation, each with an estimated cost of $3,500. A notable accessibility project in 2010 was completed successfully, involving the installation of a commercial vertical platform lifter and restroom upgrades. The building has a documented history of plumbing issues, particularly in 2015 when multiple sewer problems were reported, including leaks and breaks in the building's drainage system, though these were resolved within months. Other maintenance work includes a $29,500 reroofing project conducted in 2017 and various plumbing system upgrades between 2010-2015.

The building has faced multiple regulatory inspections and complaints over its history, including a 2008 routine apartment house inspection that uncovered several safety concerns that were subsequently addressed by November 2015. These concerns included the need for security improvements, fire extinguisher maintenance, and accessibility features. More recent activity includes several 311 calls in 2024 regarding sidewalk accessibility and parking issues, though these are primarily related to public space rather than building conditions. The property has maintained active compliance with fire safety regulations, though it experienced an overcrowding issue in 2012 that was promptly corrected. The current owners have regularly addressed building code requirements, as evidenced by multiple completed and ongoing accessibility improvements, suggesting active management of the property's maintenance and compliance needs.

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Risk rating

How 345-355 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
37thpercentile

Out of 181 buildings in this neighborhood, 114 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
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
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 age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 32%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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345-355 Presidio Ave event timeline

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

2024
311 Request Aug 21
Building inspection
permit services complaint
311 RequestMar 27
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