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117-119 4Th Ave

Lake Street, SF 94118 1364002 3 units · 3 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 117-119 4Th 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
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1902
Total area3,066 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1364002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Jee Family Trust
Mailing address
Jee Stanley & Darolyn G Tru 532 37Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
060598

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119 04th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
117 04th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The multi-family residential building at 117-119 4th Avenue, owned by the Jee Family Trust, is a 3-unit, 3-story flats and duplex structure built in 1902. The property has experienced several significant maintenance and safety events over its history, most notably a fire in Unit 117 in early 2015 that required substantial repairs costing $100,000, including restoration of the kitchen, roofing, flooring, and bathroom, as well as comprehensive electrical and plumbing work. The building has undergone various infrastructure improvements, including a sewer replacement in May 2023, house trap replacement in 2017, and various plumbing system upgrades in 2015. Historical records show earlier repairs for dry rot in staircases (2004), reroofing (1997), and termite remediation (1995).

The property has had several safety inspections and routine evaluations by Housing Inspection Services over the years. A critical series of violations was recorded in 2004 relating to fire safety equipment and emergency systems, though these were abated by January 2005. More recent routine safety inspections have not indicated any persistent violations. Between May 2023 and November 2023, there has been a notable pattern of parking enforcement issues, with multiple citations issued for vehicles blocking driveways, though these are external to the building's structural and safety systems. The building's documented history shows regular maintenance and response to issues as they arise, with completed permits indicating resolution of most identified problems.

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Risk rating

How 117-119 4Th 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
35th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 429 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 74.9%
Moderate concern 17.3%
Severe concern 7.8%
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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The story over time

117-119 4Th Ave event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Nov 05
Blocking driveway cite only
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311 RequestOct 23
Blocking driveway cite only

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