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91 Central Ave

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 1243002 12 units · 3 fl · 1905

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.6
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 91 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 1905
2 or more units
12 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 1905
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1905
Total area9,900 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1243002
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Dody M Mancuso, Trustee 48 Humboldt Ct Pacifica CA 94044
Last sale
March 10, 2000

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Initial analysis

91 Central Avenue is a three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1905, currently containing 12 units and owned by the Dody M Mancuso 1996 Trust. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent being the addition of two one-bedroom ADUs on the ground floor in 2018, and it has completed mandatory seismic upgrades as a Tier 3 soft-story building. The building has historically faced various maintenance and safety challenges, with fire safety violations, egress obstruction issues, and building code compliance concerns documented in 2001-2002. These issues were addressed by October 2002, along with multiple interior maintenance problems identified in 2004 related to mildew, window conditions, and wall repairs. More recent routine inspections in 2011 and 2022 indicate improved building maintenance, with the 2022 inspection resulting in a violation for a water heater strap that was promptly addressed.

The building's systems have received periodic updates, including a new hot water boiler installation in 2013 and window replacements in 2004. Fire safety systems have been maintained, with corrections made to alarm systems in 2007 and 2020, and a sprinkler/standpipe system complaint in September 2023 found to have no merit. Recent 311 calls from 2023-2025 primarily relate to exterior maintenance of the surrounding area, including sidewalk conditions and waste management issues. The property's location in the Buena Vista Park neighborhood has been affected by various urban challenges, as evidenced by recent encampment and sanitation reports in 2024, though these relate to the general vicinity rather than the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 91 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
8thpercentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 323 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
37%
No DBI
violation
63%
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 63%
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

91 Central Ave event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Dec 28
Bulky items
Electronics
Fire ComplaintSep 04
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems

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