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141-143 3Rd Ave

Lake Street, SF 94118 1363011 2 units · 2 fl · 1905

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 Lake Street — not a forecast
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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 141-143 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 1905
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 1905
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 built1905
Total area2,708 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1363011
Ownership

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

Mailing address
167 16th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale

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143 03rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
141 03rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 141-143 3rd Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Lake - Presidio neighborhood. Built in 1905 and currently owned by Mark C. and Mimi C. Yang, this flats and duplex-style building has undergone several significant renovations and maintenance work over the years. The most recent major infrastructure work includes a house trap replacement in March 2023 and a gas line repair from the meter to the unit in September 2022. The building has a history of plumbing system maintenance, including another house trap and sewer work completed in 2009. Notable improvements to the interior have been made over the years, with major remodeling work documented in 2001-2003, including kitchen and bathroom renovations, cabinet replacements, and electrical upgrades.

The building's structural integrity was addressed in 1994 with a voluntary lateral force upgrade that included the addition of a shear wall. There have been two documented complaints regarding inadequate heat and hot water, one in 1998 and another more recently in October 2022, though these complaints were not listed as active following their filing. The property has experienced recurring issues with blocked driveways, with multiple parking enforcement calls recorded between 2021 and 2023, and there is currently an open case regarding tree roots lifting the sidewalk from October 2021. Historical records show earlier improvements including backyard repaving work in 1988, indicating ongoing maintenance and upgrades to the property over time.

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Risk rating

How 141-143 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

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
26thpercentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 488 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
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

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

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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 25%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

141-143 3Rd Ave event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Nov 05
Blocking driveway cite tow
Green - Subaru Outback - 5DLS141
311 RequestAug 13
Blocking driveway cite only

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