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151 Central Ave

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1233003 6 units · 3 fl · 1904

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 Haight Ashbury
At or below average
avg 1.8
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Haight Ashbury average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 151 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 1904
2 or more units
6 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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1904
Total area5,820 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1233003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Podesta Edward L
Mailing address
West Coast Property Managem 714 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 151 Central Avenue in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood, owned by Edward L. Podesta, was constructed in 1904 and has undergone several significant improvements and faced serious challenges throughout its history. Most notably, the building suffered substantial fire damage in 2006, which required emergency repairs including roof replacement and rewiring of five units. Following this incident, a comprehensive fire alarm system was installed in 2007, and the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2014-2015, reinforcing ground floor walls with framed shear walls and adding seismic safety features. Recent building maintenance has included foundation revisions, electrical system upgrades including grounding improvements, and various structural repairs.

The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues and some regulatory challenges over the years. In 2012, multiple violations were documented related to windows and electrical installations, including the installation of unapproved exterior electrical conduit. Historical violations from 2001 included security-related issues such as inadequate handrails and door locking devices, though these were subsequently abated. More recent building-related incidents have primarily involved external environmental issues, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2023-2024 regarding sidewalk conditions and street cleaning needs. The building currently meets required safety standards, as evidenced by the completion of its Tier 3 soft-story retrofit with a Certificate of Final Completion issued, along with regular fire safety inspections documenting corrected conditions when necessary. While past issues indicate a history of maintenance challenges, many of these have been addressed through proper permitting and remediation efforts, and there have been no active violations on record since 2012.

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Risk rating

How 151 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
32th percentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 395 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
61%
No DBI
violation
39%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 57.0%
Moderate concern 21.4%
Severe concern 21.6%
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

151 Central Ave event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Mar 17
Online electrical permit: 60 of buildings of 6 dwelling units or less. replacement of the fire alarm system and installation of low frequency horns in the units. installation of a wireless radio communicator..
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