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230 Central Ave

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1221024 30 units · 3 fl · 1928

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Haight Ashbury — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.7
12
FewerMore

This building has 12 novs (7y), above the Haight Ashbury average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 230 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 1928
2 or more units
30 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.

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 1928
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

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
Units30
Floors3
Year built1928
Total area24,380 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1221024
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Po Box 330018 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
July 13, 2012

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Initial analysis

230 Central Avenue is a three-story, 30-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1928, currently owned by TH Spring Street LLC. The building has undergone significant modernization since 2016, including mandatory soft-story retrofitting completed in 2016 (with a cost of $200,500) and the addition of two ADUs. Recent renovations have focused on unit upgrades, with substantial work performed in Units #30 (2020) and #6 (2021), including kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical upgrades, and the addition of laundry facilities. The building's infrastructure improvements are notable, with a complete hot water system replacement in 2018

Historical issues from 2006 were addressed promptly, including various safety concerns such as fire proofing, security requirements, and plumbing violations, all of which were abated by October 2006. Recent years have seen recurring maintenance issues, particularly regarding heating systems in 2018 and various building systems in 2023, including electrical and sprinkler systems. Two active complaints from late 2024 and 2022 involve building maintenance issues such as window and door functionality, though many past complaints and violations have been resolved through appropriate corrective actions. The property has received multiple permits for unit improvements over the years, showing ongoing investment in maintenance and upgrades, though there was one instance of unpermitted work in Unit #6 in 2021 that was subsequently resolved.

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Risk rating

How 230 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

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
5thpercentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 552 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
26%
No DBI
violation
74%
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 size

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

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 74%
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

230 Central Ave event timeline

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2026
Electrical Permit Apr 11
Online electrical permit: 1 of buildings with more than 12 dwelling units and non-residential occupany - building up to 3 floors. modification of an existing fire alarm system by upgrading the fire panel, update all existing devices to be compatible with new facp and pr
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