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145-147 Alma St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1284025 3 units · 2 fl · 1910

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 Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 145-147 Alma 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
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1910
Total area3,250 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1284025
Ownership

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

Owner name
David G & Emily L Casnocha
Mailing address
Casnocha David G & Emily L 137 Alma St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
042817

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147 Alma St, San Francisco, CA 94117
145 Alma St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 145-147 Alma Street, owned by David G & Emily L Casnocha, has undergone significant renovations in recent years. Between late 2014 and early 2015, major improvements were completed including bathroom remodels, kitchen renovations, window replacements, and the addition of a full bathroom in the lower unit, costing approximately $150,000 in total. The building, constructed in 1910 and classified as Flats & Duplex, has a documented history of maintenance and upgrades, with particular attention to safety features. In 2015, heating systems were updated with a furnace change-out for units 147A and 147B, and various plumbing and electrical improvements were completed.

The property has experienced some infrastructure challenges, most recently including a sewage backup incident in August 2024 and recurring issues with loose garbage on the property and surrounding areas, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2022-2024. Historical records show several building violations from 2000 and 2006 related to fire safety, smoke detectors, and stair repairs, though these were all resolved by 2002. The building's maintenance history reveals consistent attention to structural elements, with exterior stair repairs documented in 2000 and 2006. While there was a period of violations in the early 2000s, the more recent renovation work and lack of active violations suggest improved maintenance practices. The most recent building permit activity appears to be limited to street space permits in 2014 and 2015, indicating there may be no current major construction projects underway.

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Risk rating

How 145-147 Alma 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
41th percentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 310 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 55.9%
Moderate concern 21.8%
Severe concern 22.3%
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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