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160 Central Ave

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1234026 5 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 160 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 1900
2 or more units
5 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.

Building characteristics
Units5
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area4,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1234026
Ownership

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

Owner name
Breivis Sarah E
Mailing address
160 Central Ave Apt 1 San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
050695

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Initial analysis

The property at 160 Central Avenue is a two-story, five-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Sarah E Breivis. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent major work filed in March 2021 involving the replacement of an existing carport with a two-car garage, installation of a new deck on top of the garage, and replacement of exterior wood stairs to the second-floor owner's unit, with an estimated cost of $50,000. Earlier improvements include reroofing completed in 2015 ($8,500) and a significant electrical renovation in 2005 that included new heaters and lighting fixtures.

The building has a documented history of violations and complaints, particularly in 2001 and 2006, when it was cited for various safety issues including the need for a central alarm system, self-closing devices on exterior doors, and maintenance of the fire escape drop ladder. All these violations were subsequently abated by 2006. The property has also had some maintenance work performed in 1991, including termite repair and plaster restoration, as well as roof work. Recent building activity has been primarily focused on exterior improvements, particularly the garage and deck modifications approved through a variance process.

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Risk rating

How 160 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
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 72.8%
Moderate concern 14.7%
Severe concern 12.5%
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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160 Central Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Apr 27
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311 RequestApr 20
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