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147-153 Ashbury St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1195002B 4 units · 2 fl · 1922

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 147-153 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 1922
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1922
Total area2,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1195002B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Markus & Karen Mcmillin Liv
Mailing address
Markus & Karen Mcmillin, Tr 6 Parkview Cr Corte Madera CA 94925
Last sale
092116

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147 Ashbury St, San Francisco, CA 94117
149 Ashbury St, San Francisco, CA 94117
153 Ashbury St, San Francisco, CA 94117
151 Ashbury St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 147-153 Ashbury St in Park North, owned by Markus & Karen Mcmillin Liv, was constructed in 1922 and has undergone several significant maintenance and safety-related improvements over the years. Most recently, in 2022, the building received a complete reroofing at a cost of $27,150, representing the latest major infrastructure upgrade. The property has a documented history of addressing structural issues, including dry rot and termite repairs in 2000, 2006, and various routine repairs. A notable safety concern was identified in 2016 with a complaint about mold presence in one unit, though this issue was marked as "Not Active."

The building has undergone regular safety inspections, with several violations recorded in 2004 related to fire safety equipment and emergency exit protocols, though these were all promptly resolved by August 2004. Subsequent inspections in 2014 and 2010 also noted various issues, including some interior surface damage and fire safety equipment concerns, which were similarly addressed. The most recent electrical work was completed in 2013, involving the installation of dedicated circuits for bathroom and living room areas. Recent 311 calls from 2024 primarily relate to external issues such as garbage, debris, and parking violations rather than building-specific concerns. Notably, there was one detector activation incident recorded, but it was determined to be unintentional with no fire or civilian injuries involved.

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Risk rating

How 147-153 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
77th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 183 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

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 67.3%
Moderate concern 16.9%
Severe concern 15.7%
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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147-153 Ashbury St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Nov 20
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestAug 18
Blocking driveway cite tow

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