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846-850 Central Ave

North Panhandle, SF 94115 1159018A 3 units · 3 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 846-850 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
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area3,120 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1159018A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Garciarena Maria
Mailing address
1442 Sanchez St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
031804

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850 Central Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
846 Central Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
848 Central Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 846-850 Central Avenue in Park North, owned by Maria Garciarena, is a three-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and compliance issues over the years, with the most recent notable plumbing work being a furnace replacement in 2020 and a complete main sewer replacement in 2015. Of particular concern was a lead paint remediation project in 2014 that generated multiple complaints about improper containment and removal procedures, as well as noise disturbances. These issues were addressed through inspections and notifications, with several violations related to lead paint hazards, interior surface conditions, and building safety requirements being filed in 2013-2014, all of which were marked as abated by October 2004. An earlier set of violations in 2004 pertaining to fire safety equipment, emergency exits, smoke detectors, and shared stair repairs were also resolved.

The building has experienced minimal major violations or complaints in recent years, though there has been an ongoing pattern of parking and sanitation-related issues in the vicinity since 2024. The most recent building-specific work was the 2020 furnace replacement, which was completed under a plumbing permit that has since expired. The surrounding area has seen consistent reports of sidewalk parking violations, vehicle noise issues, and occasional debris concerns through 311 calls, particularly during 2024, with some cases remaining open as of the latest reporting. The property appears to have maintained basic compliance with building codes since the resolution of the lead paint and safety issues, with no recent building-specific violations on record.

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Risk rating

How 846-850 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
46th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 430 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
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.

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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 61.2%
Moderate concern 21.6%
Severe concern 17.2%
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

846-850 Central Ave event timeline

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

2025
Plumbing Permit Dec 30
Work category: 2pa; install residential navien tankless water heater.
Issued
311 RequestNov 22
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