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174 10Th Ave

Lake Street, SF 94118 1369020 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Lake Street
Above average
avg 0.6
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Lake Street average of 0.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 174 10Th 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 1907
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 built1907
Total area2,400 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1369020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gray Makoto
Mailing address
176 10th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
081704

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 174 10th Avenue, owned by Gray Makoto, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1907 in The Presidio neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and compliance issues over the past two decades, with the most pressing concerns emerging recently in 2023. Currently, there are active violations regarding multiple unauthorized backyard structures built without proper permits, including sheds measuring approximately 6, 12, 45, and 100 square feet, with the largest structure exceeding 8 feet in height. These structures have been reported to violate setback requirements and have reportedly contributed to rodent infestations and public health concerns, including unsafe food conditions related to plant material distribution (complaint #202315038 from October 2023).

The building has experienced various maintenance issues over the years, including a complete reroofing project in 2017 costing $17,730, and a 2014 project involving pressurized grouting at the northerly property line. Historical records show a 2000 permit aimed at removing an illegal kitchen on the second floor, while several complaints from that same year highlighted various maintenance and safety concerns, including plumbing issues, electrical problems, and possible lead paint concerns - though these earlier complaints have since been resolved. More recent interactions with city agencies include a 2008 sewage backup issue, a front gate/fence height compliance review currently under investigation, and the previously mentioned violations related to unauthorized backyard structures. The property's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, with the most recent concerns primarily focused on unauthorized modifications to the property and emerging health and safety issues related to those structures.

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Risk rating

How 174 10Th 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
7th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 614 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
43%
No DBI
violation
57%
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.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 25.0%
Moderate concern 68.8%
Severe concern 6.2%
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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The story over time

174 10Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Apr 14
To comply w/ nov# 202315728: legalization of (e) storage sheds. sheds are 75 years old or more.
$1,285 · Suspend

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