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81-85 Lupine Ave

Jordan Park/Laurel Heights, SF 94118 1057007 4 units · 2 fl · 1950

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 81-85 Lupine 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
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1950
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1950
Total area4,710 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1057007
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Michael S Hughes, Trustee 85 Lupine Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
June 17, 1999

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81 Lupine Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
83 Lupine Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
85 Lupine Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

This two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 81-85 Lupine Avenue, constructed in 1950 and currently owned by Michael Hughes Revocable Trust, has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past decade. The most recent work, as of May 2024, involves new reroofing with an estimated cost of $34,380. The building has experienced noteworthy water-related issues, particularly in 2010 when Unit #83 required substantial kitchen renovations costing $30,900 to address water damage, including plumbing fixture replacements and electrical upgrades. Previous maintenance work includes electrical system upgrades in 2018 with the installation of new bathroom outlets and conversion from fuses to breakers, back stair repairs in 2013, and comprehensive electrical improvements in 2004 including a new 400-amp service installation.

The property has a documented history of safety and compliance issues that were all addressed by October 2011, following a routine inspection in December 2008. These violations included requirements for fire extinguishers, gas meter instructions, handrails for exterior stairways, and garage storage compliance. Recent activity around the property has been primarily routine maintenance and residential issues, with several 311 calls in 2024 regarding garbage and debris removal, though most were resolved without requiring significant intervention. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to infrastructure upgrades and code compliance, with no active violations or unresolved safety concerns as of the most recent inspections and permits.

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Risk rating

How 81-85 Lupine 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
58thpercentile

Out of 272 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
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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.

Owner's portfolio size

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

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 14%
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

81-85 Lupine Ave event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit May 13
Reroofing
$34,380 · Issued
311 RequestApr 30
Blocking driveway cite only

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