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130 Palm Ave

Jordan Park/Laurel Heights, SF 94118 1062043 4 units · 2 fl · 1920

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 130 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 1920
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1920
Total area7,160 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1062043
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gibeson Family Living Trust
Mailing address
Warren R & Julia Gibeson 501 28Th St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
120717

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Initial analysis

130 Palm Avenue is a 2-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1920, currently owned by the Gibeson Family Living Trust. The property has undergone numerous renovations and repairs over the past decade, with the most recent work being a kitchen remodel in Unit #1 authorized at $50,000 in December 2024, currently under construction. Significant building improvements completed in 2022 included waterproofing work and safety upgrades, such as a new waterproofing curb, 60-minute rated door, 1-hour rated wall, and reroofing at a combined cost of $115,000. The building has had comprehensive plumbing and electrical upgrades, including the installation of fire sprinklers in 2013, and various unit renovations between 2009-2012 involving bathroom remodels, kitchen updates, and system improvements.

Of particular concern is a recent mold complaint filed in January 2024 regarding possible moisture issues in one unit, with the tenant reporting condensation on ceilings and high humidity levels despite using a dehumidifier. The building's history includes several code compliance issues in previous years, notably a series of fire safety violations in 2004 that were resolved, and construction-related complaints in 2013-2015 regarding unauthorized work and safety concerns during renovations. The property has also seen multiple street-related maintenance work, including repairs to the public sidewalk and curb. Recent inspections and violations have primarily focused on building maintenance and safety systems, with the most recent permits indicating ongoing investment in unit improvements and system upgrades.

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Risk rating

How 130 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
24th percentile

Out of 272 buildings in this neighborhood, 207 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
66%
No DBI
violation
34%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 53.6%
Moderate concern 34.7%
Severe concern 11.7%
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

130 Palm Ave event timeline

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

2025
Plumbing Permit Jan 13
Work category: 1p; kitchen remodel. fixtures and appliances remaining in same locations
Complete
Electrical PermitJan 12
Unit #1: remodeling kitchen outlets & existing ceiling lights,

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