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858 Ashbury St

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 1270031 4 units · 4 fl · 1910

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

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
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 858 Ashbury 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 1910
2 or more units
4 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 1910
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
Floors4
Year built1910
Total area5,218 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1270031
Ownership

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

Mailing address
15312 Se 45th St Bellevue WA 98006
Last sale
December 24, 2013

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Initial analysis

The four-unit residential building at 858 Ashbury Street, owned by Christopher and Clair Mcqueen, has undergone significant improvements since its 1910 construction, with major work completed in 2016 including substantial interior renovations valued at $275,000. This renovation included kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom updates, along with the installation of new laundry facilities, utility systems, and landscaping improvements. The building was equipped with a comprehensive fire protection system in 2017, including the installation of 34 sprinklers throughout the ground and second floors, along with a new sprinkler monitoring system, demonstrating compliance with modern safety standards.

However, the building has experienced persistent maintenance issues in recent years, particularly regarding the fire escape system and water intrusion problems. Between May 2023 and October 2023, multiple complaints were filed regarding a dysfunctional fire escape ladder, water leaks through windows and the roof, and broken window seals in unit 2. The building's infrastructure improvements from 2016-2017 included comprehensive electrical upgrades with a new 125A subpanel and rewire, plumbing enhancements including new underground piping and sewer lines, and the installation of radiant heating systems. While the building underwent significant modernization in the mid-2010s, including compliance with fire safety requirements, the recent pattern of maintenance complaints suggests ongoing challenges with building envelope integrity and life safety systems. The property has also had various administrative issues in 2024 related to garbage management and parking enforcement, though these are more peripheral to the building's core residential functions.

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Risk rating

How 858 Ashbury 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

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
4thpercentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 337 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
25%
No DBI
violation
75%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 75%
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

858 Ashbury St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Mar 10
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage

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