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182-184 Downey St

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 1269144 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 182-184 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 area2,100 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1269144
Ownership

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

Owner name
Weiss Jessica E
Mailing address
184 Downey St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
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182 Downey St, San Francisco, CA 94117
184 Downey St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 182-184 Downey Street, owned by Jessica E. Weiss, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900, located in the Buena Vista Park neighborhood. The property has undergone some significant maintenance work in recent years, most notably a complete reroofing project in 2024 costing $55,600, which was properly permitted and completed. The building has experienced several noteworthy incidents in recent years, including a sewage backup issue in March 2020 that was resolved, and a hoarding situation reported in January 2016 which was corrected by May of the same year.

More recently, the property has faced some concerning infrastructure issues, particularly with the sidewalk, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in late 2024 regarding sidewalk defects, including reports of a collapsed sidewalk, which remain open or were accepted for investigation. There are also current environmental concerns, with an open noise complaint regarding amplified sound reported in August 2024. Historical records show earlier incidents including abandoned vehicle reports in 2021, temporary sign requests in 2017 and 2018, and an encampment cleanup in January 2018. Various minor issues have been documented, such as illegal postings in September 2024 and a structural maintenance inquiry regarding a park pavement issue in 2021, though most of these matters were resolved promptly.

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Risk rating

How 182-184 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
71th percentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 102 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 79.1%
Moderate concern 13.3%
Severe concern 7.6%
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

182-184 Downey St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Aug 26
Public stairway defect
Street Defect
311 RequestMay 20
Sidewalk defect

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