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157-159 Parker Ave

Jordan Park/Laurel Heights, SF 94118 1064015 2 units · 2 fl · 1924

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 157-159 Parker 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 1924
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1924
Total area2,526 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1064015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wing Judith L
Mailing address
159 Parker Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
091901

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159 Parker Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
157 Parker Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 157-159 Parker Avenue, owned by Judith L. Wing, is a two-story flats/duplex structure built in 1924 located in the Jordan Park/Laurel Heights neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant renovations since the early 2000s, including a complete kitchen remodel, bathroom updates, and electrical rewiring in 2003, along with a garage door replacement in 2005 and reroofing in 2004. The building experienced multiple violations in 2003 related to unpermitted work, including plumbing, electrical, and general renovations, though these were ultimately abated by August 2003. Earlier records show interior improvements from 1988-1989, including sheetrock ceiling replacement in a bedroom and conversion of a garage rear room to a bedroom.

In recent years, the property has not had any building violations or major renovations on record, suggesting relative stability since 2003. However, there have been numerous parking-related issues in the vicinity, with multiple complaints about sidewalk parking and blocked driveways between 2016 and 2024. The most recent building-related activity was a street space permit issued in 2006, and there was a planning record from 1995 for a closed-disapproved application for an addition to a rest home, though this appears unrelated to the current use of the property. The apartment's maintenance history shows regular upkeep of essential systems, with two water heaters installed in 2003 and various unit improvements completed over the years.

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Risk rating

How 157-159 Parker 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
61th percentile

Out of 272 buildings in this neighborhood, 106 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Building permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

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 81.0%
Moderate concern 13.0%
Severe concern 6.0%
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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