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23 Palm Ave

Jordan Park/Laurel Heights, SF 94118 1040005 6 units · 3 fl · 1907

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Jordan Park/Laurel Heights
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Jordan Park/Laurel Heights average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 23 Palm 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 1907
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 built1907
Total area4,550 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1040005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Palm Group Llc
Mailing address
109 Willis Dr Mill Valley CA 94941
Last sale
061096

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 23 Palm Avenue, owned by Palm Group LLC, was constructed in 1907 and has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades. Most notably, the building received two major roof upgrades, with the most recent completed in 2015 at a cost of $12,000, following an earlier re-roofing in 2000. Significant bathroom renovations were performed in 2010 across multiple units, including the installation of new fixtures and tiles, with associated plumbing and electrical work completed by July 2010 at a total cost exceeding $12,000.

The building has had relatively few complaints or code violations on record, with the most recent complaint filed in May 2020 regarding construction workers not wearing masks and generating excessive noise, though this case is currently listed as not active. Historical routine inspections in 2001 and 2005 showed no significant issues. The property has experienced recurring parking-related issues in recent years, with multiple citations issued between 2018 and 2019 for blocked driveways, though these are not directly related to the building's condition or management. Recent municipal service requests near the property include a curb defect reported in 2023 and multiple cleaning-related complaints in 2022, though these appear to be related to street conditions rather than the building itself. The most recent documented building improvements and maintenance work focus on exterior and common area upkeep, suggesting regular attention to the building's infrastructure.

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Risk rating

How 23 Palm 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
21th percentile

Out of 272 buildings in this neighborhood, 215 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
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.

Number of units

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 52.4%
Moderate concern 32.4%
Severe concern 15.1%
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

23 Palm Ave event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Jun 06
In basement , replace old federal pacific sub panels with new panels and breakers listed by insurance company total 7 sub panels in basement,
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