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80-82 Heather Ave

Jordan Park/Laurel Heights, SF 94118 1042018 2 units · 2 fl · 1950

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 80-82 Heather 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 1950
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1950
Total area2,466 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1042018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Nelson Y Chow Lvg Tr
Mailing address
Chow Nelson Y Trustee 1567 Calle De Aida San Jose CA 95118
Last sale
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82 Heather Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
80 Heather Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 80-82 Heather Avenue, owned by Nelson Y Chow Living Trust, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1950 in the Jordan Park/Laurel Heights neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, including three roofing projects - most recently in 2015 at a cost of $15,500, and previously in 2005 at $9,000. Other notable modifications include a horizontal extension with deck added in 1987, and a basement remodeling in 1986 that created play, study, and game rooms. However, serious concerns about habitability have emerged recently, with a water intrusion and mold complaint filed in June 2023 regarding unit 84 Heather, which was reported as uninhabitable at the time of complaint and is notably still an open issue.

The property has generated multiple municipal service calls over recent years, though none appear directly related to the building's condition. These include several parking enforcement requests (four since 2018), street cleaning and sanitation issues, and abandoned vehicle complaints - all of which were resolved by the appropriate authorities. While the building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep through roofing projects, the recent water and mold complaint represents the most significant issue on record, potentially indicating a concerning maintenance gap in the property's recent history.

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Risk rating

How 80-82 Heather 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
33th percentile

Out of 272 buildings in this neighborhood, 182 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 65.4%
Moderate concern 27.4%
Severe concern 7.2%
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

80-82 Heather Ave event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Aug 16
Bulky items
Furniture
DBI ComplaintJun 23
Date last observed: 03-jun-23; time last observed: 10:00 am; floor: 3rd floor; unit: 84 heather; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling water intrusion; mold; ; additional information: i am not living in the apartment right now due to inhabitability but am able to meet inspector if i have enough notice to get there. ;

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