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144 10Th Ave

Lake Street, SF 94118 1369027 2 units · 2 fl · 1904

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
Above average
avg 0.6
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Lake Street average of 0.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 144 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 1904
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 built1904
Total area2,709 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1369027
Ownership

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

Owner name
William S & Emma Y Tom Trus
Mailing address
William S & Emma Y Tom 1348 Hyde St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
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Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The property at 144 10th Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1904, currently owned by the William S & Emma Y Tom Trust. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and repair projects over the years, with the most recent major works occurring in 2022 when a vinyl window was replaced in a bedroom and living room modifications were completed, following a complaint about window issues that was filed in March 2022 regarding multiple window problems including mold concerns. This complaint, initiated through Housing Inspection Services and filed by a downstairs unit tenant, was ultimately abated by July 2022 after the issuance of several Notice of Violations and a Final Warning Letter. The building's maintenance history shows ongoing attention to structural elements, particularly stairways, with previous repairs documented in 2004 (back stair lumber replacement) and 1996 (repairs to back stair, porch walls, and floor), as well as a stair tread replacement in 1988. Additional historical improvements include reroofing work from 1996, though that permit is marked as expired, and recent parking-related complaints in 2018 involving vehicles blocking driveways. The most recent activity related to the property was a temporary sign application in November 2024, which was denied due to non-payment.

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Risk rating

How 144 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
31th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 455 are predicted to be safer.

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.

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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 66.7%
Moderate concern 28.4%
Severe concern 4.9%
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

144 10Th Ave event timeline

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

2022
Building Permit Apr 05
Replace one vinyl window in back of bedroom, make the living room window open and lock.
$1,000 · Complete
Building Violation (NOV)Mar 02
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