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150 Central Ave

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1234022 4 units · 3 fl · 1906

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 150 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 1906
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1906
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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area4,930 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1234022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
425 Divisadero St Ste 207 San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
041519

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

150 Central Avenue is a three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1906, containing 4 units and currently owned by 150 Central LLC. The property has undergone several significant renovations and faced notable challenges over the years, with the most serious incident being a fire in 2018 that affected Apartment B, requiring substantial electrical, plumbing, and heating system repairs costing $70,000, including kitchen rewiring, new circuit breaker panel installation, and smoke detector updates. The building has shown ongoing maintenance and improvement efforts, with recent work including plumbing updates in 2024 for water heater replacement and water, waste, and gas line improvements. A notable current project (filed in late 2022) is the proposed conversion of an existing carriage house into a one-bedroom accessory dwelling unit.

The building's history reveals various maintenance and safety concerns that have been addressed over time. In 2006, routine apartment investigations identified multiple issues including stair repairs, security improvements for exterior doors, fire safety concerns, and plumbing violations, all of which have been marked as not active. Earlier improvements include reroofing in 2010 and exterior painting in 1986. The property has experienced several fire-related incidents as recorded by the Fire Department, though none resulted in civilian injuries. Recent maintenance activity is evident from multiple 311 calls in 2024 primarily related to street lighting and parking issues in the vicinity, though these are not directly related to building conditions. The property's most recent plumbing work and ongoing ADU conversion project suggests continued investment in improving and upgrading the building's infrastructure.

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Risk rating

How 150 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
78th percentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 128 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.

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 severity forecast
No violation 66.9%
Moderate concern 20.3%
Severe concern 12.8%
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

150 Central Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Nov 04
Repair 1st floor entryway landing/replace if needed. repair entryway stairs (dry rot, termites). repair 1st floor deck @ back of house (dry rot). in-kind & less than 50% repair.
$20,000 · Complete
Planning RecordNov 04
Repair 1st floor entryway landing/replace if needed. Repair entryway stairs (dry rot, termites). Repair 1st floor deck @ back of house (dry rot). in-kind & less than 50% repair.

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