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115-117 15Th Ave

Lake Street, SF 94118 1375003 2 units · 2 fl · 1921

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 115-117 15Th 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 1921
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 built1921
Total area2,112 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1375003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Susan S Yee Exemption Trust
Mailing address
Frank Y Yee Trustee 117 15Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
102594

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117 15th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
115 15th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 115-117 15th Avenue, a two-unit multi-family residential building located in the Lake - Presidio neighborhood, is a two-story structure built in 1921 currently owned by the Susan S Yee Exemption Trust. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to critical systems, with several plumbing repairs documented in recent years including gas line repairs (April 2021), new house trap installations (May 2021), and waste pipe repairs (April 2019). Two roofing projects have been completed, with the most recent costing $9,800 in 2017, following an earlier roofing project from 1988.

The property has experienced notable recent maintenance concerns, particularly regarding trees and sidewalks, with multiple open cases in 2024 concerning overgrown trees and lifted sidewalks due to tree roots. The building's parking situation has generated substantial enforcement activity, with multiple reports of driveway blocking resulting in citations between October 2023 and May 2024. A significant construction-related issue was recorded in planning records, noting work completed beyond the scope of an issued permit in 2015, including unauthorized changes to roof form, front façade modifications, and interior remodeling, though this case was ultimately closed with no violation. The only recorded fire incident was related to electrical wiring/equipment problems with no civilian injuries reported. The building underwent its required rent board fee and housing inventory update in November 2024, confirming unit count updates and compliance with housing regulations.

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Risk rating

How 115-117 15Th 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
65th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 231 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 82.3%
Moderate concern 13.4%
Severe concern 4.3%
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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115-117 15Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Feb 07
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement

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