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142-144 2Nd Ave

Lake Street, SF 94118 1361032 2 units · 2 fl · 1902

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 142-144 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 1902
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 built1902
Total area2,910 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1361032
Ownership

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

Owner name
Michael G & Jennifer G Cerc
Mailing address
142 2nd Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
052997

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142 02nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
144 02nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 142-144 2nd Avenue in the Lake-The Presidio neighborhood is a 2-story flats and duplex structure built in 1902, currently owned by Michael G & Jennifer G Cerc. The property has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past several decades, with the most substantial work occurring between 2002-2004, including a comprehensive interior remodel valued at $150,000 in 2003, bathroom additions, skylights installation, kitchen remodeling, and major electrical upgrades comprising the installation of 80 lights, 40 switches, 80 receptacles, and three panels. Structural improvements included the replacement of the brick foundation with a reinforced concrete slab in 2003, relocation of rear yard stairs and deck construction in 2004, and the installation of a new roof in 1999.

The building underwent a significant systems upgrade in 2004 with the installation of multiple electrical features, including a 200-amp service and various feeders. Several building permits from 1997 showed previous improvements to the kitchen, bathroom, and ceiling. More recently, the property has experienced recurring issues with parking violations in the vicinity, with four documented incidents between 2017 and 2022 involving vehicles blocking driveways or parking on sidewalks, though these are external issues not directly related to the building's condition. The property has been subject to two permits regarding rear yard variances for deck and stairs modifications, with the most recent being officially approved. The building's maintenance history suggests regular upkeep and modernization efforts by the owners, with no documented safety violations or significant resident complaints in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 142-144 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
73th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 178 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 82.7%
Moderate concern 12.1%
Severe concern 5.2%
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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