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152-158 3Rd Ave

Lake Street, SF 94118 1362027 4 units · 2 fl · 1922

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 3Rd 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 area5,100 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1362027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Diane Nagura & Norman Ayala
Mailing address
154 3rd Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
022398

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158 03rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
154 03rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
152 03rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
156 03rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 152-158 3rd Avenue, owned by Diane Nagura and Norman Ayala, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1922. Most recently, in June 2024, the property received window upgrades with the installation of eight new street-facing windows, costing $15,000. The building has also undergone essential maintenance in recent years, including a reroofing project in 2018 ($25,000), and multiple sewer-related repairs in 2021. A notable cluster of building violations occurred in December 2003, primarily related to safety and security issues, including problems with wood stairs, smoke detectors, and gas meter requirements, though these violations were all resolved by October 2007. The building underwent regular housing inspections in 1999, 2003, 2007, and 2011, with the most recent complaint in June 2024 regarding exterior paint maintenance.

The property's maintenance history shows attention to both structural and safety concerns, with repairs to fire proofing, emergency exits, and security devices documented in past inspections. Recent 311 calls from 2023-2024 have primarily concerned parking violations and sidewalk maintenance issues, with multiple reports of vehicles blocking driveways and some instances of garbage and debris removal requests. Two reports of graffiti on the mailbox were filed in 2023 and 2024, though these were handled by USPS. The building's permit history and regular inspections suggest ongoing maintenance and improvements, with the most recent window installation and sewer repairs indicating attention to both aesthetics and infrastructure.

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Risk rating

How 152-158 3Rd 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
23th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 508 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 61.3%
Moderate concern 30.2%
Severe concern 8.6%
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 3Rd Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 24
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestMar 07
Parking on sidewalk

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