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818-820 Central Ave

North Panhandle, SF 94115 1159017 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 North Panhandle
At or below average
avg 1.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 818-820 Central 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 1900
2 or more units
2 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,250 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1159017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Bowens Evelyn
Mailing address
P.o. Box 60573 Bakersfield CA 93386
Last sale
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820 Central Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
818 Central Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 818-820 Central Avenue in the Park North neighborhood, owned by Evelyn Bowens, has a significant history of maintenance issues and violations dating back to its construction in 1900. The most concerning period was between 2006-2013 when the property experienced serious water damage, with multiple violations for water-saturated ceilings and electrical system issues documented in July 2006. This led to several permits for repairs, including ceiling restoration work valued at $8,000. The building has undergone various infrastructure upgrades over the years, including the installation of a new furnace in 2011, water heater replacement in 2014, and electrical system improvements in compliance with inspection requirements.

More recent history shows ongoing concerns, with a property inspection complaint filed in July 2019 regarding hazardous electrical outlets and exposed nails on exterior stairs, though this complaint is listed as not active. The building is currently facing an active complaint from December 2024 regarding unauthorized basement construction work. Historical issues included a fire damage incident in 1999, multiple plumbing and electrical upgrades, and a significant violation regarding compliance with the mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program, though this appears to have been resolved by 2013. The property underwent routine housing inspections in 2000 and 2004, and while there have been several complaints about waste management (cans being left out), these were investigated and resolved by city enforcement.

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Risk rating

How 818-820 Central 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 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 606 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
57%
No DBI
violation
43%
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.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

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 45.4%
Moderate concern 41.5%
Severe concern 13.1%
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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818-820 Central Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jan 06
Garbage and debris
furniture

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