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822-824 Central Ave

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

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 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 822-824 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 area2,226 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1159017A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hickman Maxine V
Mailing address
799 37th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
043097

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822 Central Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
824 Central Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 822-824 Central Avenue, owned by Maxine V Hickman, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1900. Recent major work includes 2021 hallway/breezeway height clearance improvements with concrete and drainage installation, and stair improvements from street to basement, which involved installing handrails on both sides, modifying the bottom landing, and installing new doors. The building has experienced periodic maintenance and upgrades, including a kitchen remodel in 2005 (with associated electrical work), repair of dry rot damage in 1999, and fire damage repairs in 1990. A notable incident occurred in 2009 when an unpermitted in-law unit construction was reported, though this complaint was abated within a month.

The property has faced various maintenance and safety concerns in recent years, as evidenced by several 311 calls between 2022 and 2025, including reports of mold and mildew (2024), multiple issues with fallen trees (2023, 2024), and sidewalk parking violations. The most recent building-related concerns include multiple reports of garbage and debris (2024) and a building inspection request (2024). Planning records indicate successful legalization of lot subdivision and approval of various improvements, demonstrating compliance with city regulations. While the building has a history of various repairs and improvements, recent years have shown recurring maintenance issues that may affect resident experience, though many complaints have been addressed through proper channels.

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Risk rating

How 822-824 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
91th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 72 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building age

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 85.4%
Moderate concern 10.4%
Severe concern 4.3%
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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822-824 Central Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Dec 17
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestNov 22
Garbage and debris

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