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112-114 Palm Ave

Jordan Park/Laurel Heights, SF 94118 1062047 3 units · 2 fl · 1908

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 112-114 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 1908
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area4,930 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1062047
Ownership

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

Owner name
Iwata Management Llc
Mailing address
112 Palm Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
100416

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114 Palm Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
112 Palm Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The 3-unit apartment building at 112-114 Palm Ave, managed by Iwata Management LLC, is a two-story multi-family residential structure built in 1908 located in the Jordan Park/Laurel Heights neighborhood. The building's maintenance and safety history reveals several significant issues worthy of attention. In 2021, there were serious concerns about construction work being performed without proper permits, including materials blocking the sidewalk, though this complaint was abated within a day. Two separate complaints in September 2017 were filed regarding illegal units and dangerous construction work in the basement, while an electrical safety issue was reported in 2000 involving circuit breakers that created fire hazard concerns when attempting to heat the building. More recently, several tree-related issues have been documented, with a dead tree posted for removal in October 2023 and previous concerns about aging privet trees in 2020. The building has experienced multiple parking-related incidents, particularly between 2019-2023, though these were primarily issues with blocked driveways rather than direct building-related concerns.

The property has undergone some maintenance work, including a completed $8,000 project in 2016 to replace siding on the south side exterior wall. There appear to be ongoing challenges with the building's infrastructure, as evidenced by three reports in 2023 regarding curb defects (though these were not confirmed due to vehicle obstruction) and an open temporary sign request from July 2020. The combination of historical electrical issues, unauthorized construction work, and the most recent tree removal requirement suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, though the building has also undergone some authorized exterior improvements.

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Risk rating

How 112-114 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
23th percentile

Out of 272 buildings in this neighborhood, 209 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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building age

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

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 severity forecast
No violation 70.5%
Moderate concern 24.9%
Severe concern 4.6%
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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112-114 Palm Ave event timeline

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2023
311 Request Jun 18
Curb or curb ramp defect
Curb or Curb Ramp Defect

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