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179-181 14Th Ave

Lake Street, SF 94118 1374018 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 179-181 14Th 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 1900
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 built1900
Total area3,193 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1374018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ejb Rentals Llc
Mailing address
C/o Jbmgmt 1825 Bell St #100 Sacramento CA 95825
Last sale
101518

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179 14th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
181 14th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

This two-unit, two-story residential building located at 179-181 14th Avenue in the Lake-Presidio neighborhood was constructed in 1900 and is currently owned by Ejb Rentals LLC. The property has experienced recurring water-related issues over the years, with significant incidents in 2020 requiring extensive repairs to water-damaged ground floor areas, and in 2021 necessitating new flooring and painting due to flood damage. These incidents prompted substantial plumbing work, including installation of new backflow valves and plumbing fixtures. More recent developments include a roofing project in 2023 valued at $50,000, though this work generated complaints about debris management and worker safety.

The building underwent major renovations in 2010, including first floor improvements, concrete slab replacement, foundation work, and comprehensive electrical system upgrades. This renovation period also saw the installation of new plumbing infrastructure, including gas lines, sewer lines, and a 75-gallon water heater. The property has a history of maintenance and compliance issues, with several violations in 2001 related to water damage, damaged walls, lighting, and stair repairs, all of which were abated by July 2001. There were also multiple violations in 2008 involving lead paint hazards and stair repair requirements. In 2022, an electric vehicle charger was installed, and the building underwent additional plumbing and electrical upgrades. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to parking enforcement issues, with multiple reports of blocked driveways and illegal parking, though these are not directly related to building conditions or safety.

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Risk rating

How 179-181 14Th 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
100th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 0 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
96%
No DBI
violation
4%
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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 90.1%
Moderate concern 8.3%
Severe concern 1.6%
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

179-181 14Th Ave event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Sep 27
Blocking driveway cite only
Silver - Hyundai - 5YYH884
311 RequestSep 27
Blocking driveway cite only

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