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152-154 Delmar St

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94117 1270064 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low 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
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 152-154 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.

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 1900
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,240 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1270064
Ownership

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

Mailing address
154 Delmar St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale

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152 Delmar St, San Francisco, CA 94117
154 Delmar St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

This two-unit multi-family residential building, located at 152-154 Delmar St in the Buena Vista Park neighborhood, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900, currently owned by Cercone G James & Schofield. The building's maintenance history shows significant investment in infrastructure, including a $27,200 reroofing project completed in 2006, a water heater replacement in February 2023, and a sewer line replacement from the property to the curb in 2008. Several improvements were made in 1992, including the installation of a fire escape ladder, a new front door, and foundation work, while 1987 saw modifications to the kitchen area.

The building underwent routine housing inspections in 2003, 2009, and 2017, with the 2009 inspection identifying several issues including egress obstruction and gas utility shutoff concerns, though these were promptly abated within a matter of weeks. A more recent inspection from 2017 resulted in no violations being recorded. The property has experienced some plumbing challenges, with a sewage back-up incident reported in January 2025 from a side sewer vent. The building's fire safety systems have been activated twice, though both instances were unintentional alarm activations with no fire or civilian injuries reported. The surrounding area has seen several parking-related enforcement actions between 2022 and 2024, including multiple abandoned vehicle reports, though these are not directly related to the building's condition or management.

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Risk rating

How 152-154 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

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
61stpercentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 137 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
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building age

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 17%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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152-154 Delmar St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Jun 14
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement

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