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28 Ashbury St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1187018

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 28 Ashbury 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 1921
2 or more units
? units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
N/A
Possibly exempt. Built before 1979 but single-unit — single-family homes and condos may be exempt from the SF Rent Ordinance.

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

Building characteristics
Units
Floors
Year built1921
Total area1,585 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1187018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Rosen Craig & Marshall Chri
Mailing address
28 Ashbury St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
090519

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Initial analysis

The multi-family residential building at 30 Ashbury St, owned by Craig Rosen and Marshall Chri, has undergone significant improvements since 2022, with the most recent major work being a bathroom revision completed in May 2024 that reduced the scope of earlier renovation plans. The property has seen substantial HVAC upgrades, including the installation of a new Mitsubishi heat pump system in early 2023, replacement of attic ductwork, and the addition of a roof-mounted 8kW solar PV system. Comprehensive interior renovations were carried out in 2022 across multiple floors, including updates to bathrooms, kitchen, windows, and hallways, followed by ongoing improvements to plumbing and electrical systems throughout 2023-2024, featuring kitchen and bathroom updates, new gas lines, and infrastructure for future electric vehicle charging.

The building has maintained a good maintenance record, with attention to both aesthetic and functional improvements, including a new roof installation in 2016 and various system upgrades. While there have been several 311 calls associated with the address over the years, most relate to street-level issues such as graffiti, garbage, and sidewalk concerns rather than building-specific problems. Notably, there were two sewer-related incidents recorded in 2008 and 2014, though these appear to have been resolved. The property's recent improvements suggest proactive maintenance and modernization efforts by the owners, with particular focus on sustainability through solar installation and efficient systems upgrades.

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Risk rating

How 28 Ashbury 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

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
99th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 8 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
95%
No DBI
violation
5%
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.

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

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 91.6%
Moderate concern 6.6%
Severe concern 1.9%
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

28 Ashbury St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Aug 30
Sewage back-up discharge
from side sewer vent

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