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215 Willard St

Lone Mountain, SF 94118 1167001 2 units · 3 fl · 1987

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Lone Mountain — not a forecast
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 215 Willard St 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 1987
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1987
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors3
Year built1987
Total area5,437 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1167001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Siu Charles C & Mui Silbey 542 8Th Ave Apt A San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
October 25, 2013

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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 215 Willard St in Lone Mountain, owned by Chuck Wing Charles Siu & Si, was constructed in 1987 and contains two units. The building's maintenance records show attention to basic infrastructure, with two significant reroofing projects completed - one costing $23,000 in 2013 and a prior one from 2002 costing $2,500. The most recent work from 2017 involved street space modification with a minimal cost of $1. The building's earliest documented change was the demolition of previous apartments on the site in December 1985.

Recent winter and summer months have seen multiple street cleaning and garbage-related incidents around the property, with the most pressing concerns being a series of calls about garbage debris (July 2024) and issues with trash toter management in mid-2022 that remain open. The building has experienced three fire-related incidents: a malfunctioning smoke detector activation, a carbon monoxide detector activation (with no actual CO detected), and one false alarm, though none resulted in civilian injuries. While the fire safety systems were triggered, it's notable that none of these incidents resulted in injuries or significant damage, suggesting proper system functionality. The property has undergone regular maintenance as evidenced by the completed permits, though the repeated street cleaning issues indicate ongoing challenges with waste management in the surrounding area.

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Risk rating

How 215 Willard St'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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
80thpercentile

Out of 519 buildings in this neighborhood, 104 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 11%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

215 Willard St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 23
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestFeb 04
Garbage and debris

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