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91-93 Palm Ave

Jordan Park/Laurel Heights, SF 94118 1040016 2 units · 2 fl · 1916

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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 Jordan Park/Laurel Heights — not a forecast
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 91-93 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 1916
2 or more units
2 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 1916
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1916
Total area3,377 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1040016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
91 - 93 Palm Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
January 18, 1996

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91 Palm Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
93 Palm Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 91-93 Palm Ave, located in the Jordan Park/Laurel Heights neighborhood, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1916 and currently owned by Sioshansi Siamack. The property has undergone several significant renovations and maintenance projects over the years, with the most recent major work occurring in 2018-2019 when multiple improvements were made including window replacements (featuring 6 street-facing wood windows and 18 non-street-facing vinyl windows), bathroom renovations, and the installation of new water heaters. In 2022, the property received updates to the laundry facilities, including electrical work for washer and dryer installation. The building's maintenance history shows attention to safety concerns, with repairs to a rotted post and staircase in 2008, though some renovation permits from 2003-2007 (including stair additions and master bedroom modifications) were not completed.

Recent 311 calls regarding the property have primarily involved external issues such as parking violations and street cleaning matters, rather than building-specific concerns. There have been multiple reports of parking-related problems near the property between 2019-2023, though enforcement officers were often unable to locate the vehicles involved. The most recent building-related activity was the completion of laundry facilities improvement work in early 2022, while a 2-unit condominium conversion application and DPW referral have been in various stages of review between 2014-2023. The property has received consistent maintenance attention over its lifetime, with periodic updates to various elements including windows, plumbing systems, and interior spaces, suggesting active management of the building's infrastructure and facilities.

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Risk rating

How 91-93 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

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
56thpercentile

Out of 272 buildings in this neighborhood, 120 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
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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 age

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 15%
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

91-93 Palm Ave event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jul 28
Remodel (e) 719sf g/f into attached 719 sf 1 bedroom adu.
$100,000 · Filed
Planning RecordJul 28
The project proposes to remodel an existing 719 sq ft ground level space into an attached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) under the State ADU program of an existing tenancy in common duplex.

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