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174-176 Stanyan Blvd

Lone Mountain, SF 94118 1138016 2 units · 3 fl · 1938

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Lone Mountain
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Lone Mountain average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 174-176 Stanyan Blvd 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 1938
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
Floors3
Year built1938
Total area4,998 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1138016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lee Howard W
Mailing address
Po Box 590246 San Francisco CA 94159
Last sale
111418

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176 Stanyan Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
174 Stanyan Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

This three-story multi-family residential building at 174-176 Stanyan Blvd, built in 1938, consists of two units and has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades. The most recent work includes the installation of a mini-split heat pump system in August 2023, though this has since expired, and there were two complaints filed in August 2023 regarding electrical work on the deck and air conditioning installation that raised safety and permitting concerns. Earlier major renovations include a comprehensive remodeling project in 2010 that upgraded two kitchens and five bathrooms, installed lighting, and complied with current electrical codes, followed by the construction of a two-foot-high retaining wall in the rear yard, all totaling approximately $60,000. The building's systems have been regularly maintained, with central forced air heating systems installed in 2011 and the addition of an electric vehicle charging station in 2013.

The property has a history of addressing basic maintenance needs, including multiple roof replacements, with the most recent reroofing permit issued in 2013 at a cost of $5,000. Significant exterior improvements were made in 2008 with the replacement of 25 windows, though that permit expired. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 primarily relate to street-level issues such as encampments, garbage, and parking violations, which are not directly related to the building's condition or management. The most pressing recent concerns appear to be the 2023 electrical and HVAC installation complaints, which were marked as not active but should be noted for their potential impact on resident safety and proper building systems operation.

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Risk rating

How 174-176 Stanyan Blvd'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
17th percentile

Out of 519 buildings in this neighborhood, 431 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

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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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 55.6%
Moderate concern 35.8%
Severe concern 8.6%
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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The story over time

174-176 Stanyan Blvd event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit May 27
Add fiber cement siding plank on top of old wood siding plank for lightwell and backyard facing wall (not visible from street).
$25,000 · Complete

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