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152-158 2Nd Ave

Lake Street, SF 94118 1361030 4 units · 2 fl · 1922

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 Lake Street
At or below average
avg 0.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Lake Street average of 0.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 152-158 2Nd Ave 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 1922
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.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors2
Year built1922
Total area4,815 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1361030
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fong 1991 Trust The
Mailing address
Jick & Choy Chow Fong 338 26Th Ave Apt 3 San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
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152 02nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
156 02nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
158 02nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
154 02nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 152-158 2nd Avenue in the Lake-Presidio neighborhood, constructed in 1922 and currently owned by the Fong 1991 Trust, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over its history. Most recently, in 2013, permits were issued for work described as "SSTree space," though the cost was notably minimal at $1.00. The building underwent plumbing modifications in 2011 involving the relocation of kitchen sinks and toilets across multiple floors, though this permit has since expired. The property has a documented history of stair-related safety concerns, with violations in 2015 and 2006 regarding wood stairs requiring repairs, which were eventually abated. Multiple routine safety inspections have been conducted, revealing various issues that required attention, including a notable complaint in 1995 about heating problems and moisture-related mold concerns.

The building's maintenance history shows periodic attention to compliance and repair needs, including stairway repairs in 1997 and a compliance update in 1983. More recent building management has faced several infrastructure challenges, as evidenced by various 311 calls in 2023-2024 related to street cleaning, graffiti, and parking issues near the property. Between 1999 and 2023, there have been multiple service requests regarding general cleaning, garbage, and graffiti, with all these recent cases being resolved through proper channels. While the building has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the years, many violations and complaints have been addressed and abated, indicating active management response to regulatory requirements.

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Risk rating

How 152-158 2Nd Ave'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
32th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 449 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
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.

Number of units

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

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 64.3%
Moderate concern 18.7%
Severe concern 17.1%
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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152-158 2Nd Ave event timeline

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2023
311 Request Mar 04
Blocking driveway cite tow
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