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165-171 3Rd Ave

Lake Street, SF 94118 1363015 4 units · 3 fl · 1910

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 165-171 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 1910
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.

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 1910
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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1910
Total area4,691 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1363015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
298 4th Ave # 830 San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
March 17, 2015

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171 03rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
167 03rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
169 03rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
165 03rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The three-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 165-171 Third Avenue, owned by Wpxii LLC, was constructed in 1910 and has undergone several significant improvements and maintenance projects over the years. Most notably, between late 2018 and early 2019, substantial plumbing and electrical upgrades were completed, including the installation of four tankless water heaters, a new water main, and extensive electrical system improvements comprising new wiring, fixtures, and smoke detectors. In 2017, a significant interior renovation was completed, expanding a second-floor unit into ground floor storage space and adding a new bathroom, though an earlier attempt to add a new unit at the first floor was withdrawn in 2016.

The building has experienced recurring issues with its back staircase, with multiple repairs and replacements documented from 1983 to 2010 due to dry rot and structural instability, including a major repair in 2010 that cost $51,000. The property underwent routine safety inspections in 1997, 1999, 2004, and 2015, with some concerns about electrical and appliance issues noted in a 2010 complaint that were promptly addressed. Recent maintenance includes a complete reroofing in 2009 and the addition of vinyl siding to the back walls in 1991. The most recent building-related issues appear to be primarily external, with multiple 311 calls in 2023-2024 regarding pavement defects, lighting, and debris, though these are street-related concerns rather than building-specific issues.

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Risk rating

How 165-171 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
31stpercentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 455 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
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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 23%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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165-171 3Rd Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 04
Garbage and debris
mattress
Building PermitFeb 06
Like to like 100/% siding replacement without any change or alteration in the structure at the back of the house. like to like replacement of 12 door trims at rear. apply waterproofing on the entire contour of the roof to cover (e) cracks. all work not visible from street.

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