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51-53 Iris Ave

Jordan Park/Laurel Heights, SF 94118 1042009 3 units · 2 fl · 1949

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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 51-53 Iris 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 1949
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1949
Total area3,782 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1042009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Carroll Daniel & Obremskey
Mailing address
60 Normandie Ter San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
122120

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51 A Iris Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
53 Iris Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
51 Iris Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 51-53 Iris Avenue in the Jordan Park/Laurel Heights neighborhood, built in 1949, has undergone significant improvements and maintenance work over recent years. The property underwent a major renovation in 2018-2019, including the addition of an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) in the garage space, bathroom remodels in both units, and comprehensive fire safety system upgrades including new sprinkler systems and fire alarm monitoring equipment costing over $125,000 in total. Recent infrastructure improvements include a sewer lateral replacement completed in August 2023, demonstrating ongoing maintenance of essential systems. The building received new plumbing systems in 2019 including radiant heat installation and combination boilers for each unit.

The property has generally been well-maintained, though there were some disruptions during the 2019-2020 renovation period, including noise complaints related to trench digging. Historical records show earlier maintenance issues from 2006 regarding unpermitted kitchen remodeling, which was subsequently addressed. The building's systems have been modernized with 200-amp electrical service upgrades and comprehensive bathroom renovations in both units, though there are indications of some incomplete or expired permits from 2019 related to fire service installation. The only significant incident on record is a biological hazard investigation that resulted in no findings. The property has had regular municipal service interactions, primarily related to routine maintenance issues such as street cleaning and utility concerns, with no patterns of recurring problems noted.

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Risk rating

How 51-53 Iris 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
69th percentile

Out of 272 buildings in this neighborhood, 84 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 76.8%
Moderate concern 20.1%
Severe concern 3.1%
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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51-53 Iris Ave event timeline

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2023
Plumbing Permit Aug 10
Work category: 1p; sewer lateral replacement
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