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176 Delmar St

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 1270058 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 176 Delmar 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 area2,384 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1270058
Ownership

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

Owner name
Katzman-Bardach Fmly Tr
Mailing address
Katzman Jonathan S&bardach 176 Delmar St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
121112

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 176 Delmar Street in the Buena Vista Park neighborhood, owned by the Katzman-bardach Family Trust, has undergone significant improvements since 2010, with the most recent upgrades focusing on sustainability and infrastructure. In 2022-2023, the property received substantial modernizations including the installation of a battery storage system ($41,429) and a solar panel system (6.8kW), showcasing investment in renewable energy infrastructure. Earlier major renovations in 2010 included interior remodeling of the bottom floor with structural enhancements (including new beams and shear walls), installation of new exterior stairs, and comprehensive plumbing upgrades including sewer lateral work, trench drains, and a tankless water heater. The building received a new roof in 2022 ($45,850) and had various maintenance works completed, including front porch repairs and rear deck improvements in 1998.

Recent activity around the property (2024-2025) has primarily involved parking enforcement issues, particularly concerning abandoned vehicles, with multiple reports between September 2024 and January 2025. Of these, one vehicle was towed for a 72-hour violation, and several were classified as "Gone on Arrival" or resolved without enforcement action. Two incidents of sidewalk parking were reported, with one resulting in a citation. Outside of these parking concerns, there have been no reported issues affecting the building's habitability or safety. The property's extensive permit history demonstrates regular maintenance and significant investment in both structural elements and modern amenities over the past several decades.

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Risk rating

How 176 Delmar 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
99th percentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 4 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
94%
No DBI
violation
6%
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.

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

Property class: single-family home

Single-family homes (class A) have distinct violation and complaint patterns from multi-family buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 92.6%
Moderate concern 5.6%
Severe concern 1.8%
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

176 Delmar St event timeline

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

2025
Plumbing Permit Oct 23
Work category: 1m; harvest open thermal battery w/ac
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