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167-169 Downey St

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 1269103 2 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 Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights
At or below average
avg 1.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 167-169 Downey St 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
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,650 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1269103
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lu Yvonne Yea Jye & Heuser
Mailing address
126 Ridge Ave Newton MA 02459
Last sale
081209

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167 Downey St, San Francisco, CA 94117
169 Downey St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 167-169 Downey Street, owned by Lu Yvonne Yea Jye & Heuser, has undergone several significant maintenance and infrastructure improvements since its construction in 1900. Recent major upgrades include the installation of a retrofit door in 2021 ($8,513), conversion from a gas water heater to a tankless system in 2020, and a water heater replacement in 2019. The building has maintained its structural integrity through various improvements, including a complete reroofing in 2012 and substantial work completed in 1985 that included garage addition, repair of violators recorded by PCD, though an expired permit for rear stairs and front steps work is noted.

The property has experienced typical urban challenges in the surrounding area, with recent 311 calls primarily relating to parking issues, including multiple reports of blocked driveways (most recently in 2024), as well as standard street cleaning concerns. The building's location near Golden Gate Park means residents experience periodic festival-related activities, such as the Outside Lands Festival, which generates temporary noise and parking impacts - as evidenced by a 2024 complaint. Recent street cleaning issues have been documented, including reports of human waste or urine in September 2024, which were resolved. While infrastructure maintenance records show regular upkeep of the building systems, the property has experienced periodic challenges with street cleaning and parking enforcement in the surrounding area, particularly regarding vehicles blocking driveways and the presence of loose garbage on public property, though most of these issues have been addressed promptly through proper channels.

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Risk rating

How 167-169 Downey St'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
77th percentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 81 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.5%
Moderate concern 12.4%
Severe concern 6.1%
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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167-169 Downey St event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Sep 09
General cleaning
Other Loose Garbage

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