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167-169 10Th Ave

Lake Street, SF 94118 1370017 3 units · 3 fl · 1910

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 167-169 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 1910
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 built1910
Total area3,440 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1370017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sinelnikoff-Nowak Helen & N
Mailing address
Po Box 4338 Mountain View CA 94040
Last sale
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167 10th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
169 10th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 167-169 10th Avenue, constructed in 1910, has undergone several significant structural and safety improvements over the past decades. The most substantial recent work, completed in 2019, involved underpinning the concrete wall under the foundation at a cost of $75,000, demonstrating attention to maintaining the building's structural integrity. The property has seen consistent maintenance and upgrades, including a 2016 replacement of the house trap and main sewer line, and fire safety improvements such as the garage-level sprinkler system installed in 1990. Recent plumbing work includes the installation of gas fireplaces in 2018 and 2020.

The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to infrastructure needs, though recent reports indicate some ongoing concerns. A collapsing sidewalk was reported in July 2024, which remains an open issue. There have been multiple parking enforcement calls in 2023-2024 regarding driveway blocking, suggesting challenges with the parking situation in the area. The building has undergone three routine housing inspections (1999, 2004, 2008) which were all completed without apparent issues. A notable incident occurred in September 2021 involving sewage backup and vent issues, though this was promptly addressed and resolved. The property underwent significant interior modifications in 1989, including the conversion of two upper units into one, and the enlargement and relocation of garage doors. While the building's permit history shows regular upgrades and maintenance, the recent sidewalk and parking enforcement issues warrant attention to current resident experience in those areas.

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Risk rating

How 167-169 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
28th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 475 are predicted to be safer.

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.

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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 70.4%
Moderate concern 22.1%
Severe concern 7.5%
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

167-169 10Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request May 09
Other
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311 RequestMay 09
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