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147-149 15Th Ave

Lake Street, SF 94118 1375011 2 units · 2 fl · 1910

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 147-149 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 1910
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 built1910
Total area3,050 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1375011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chang Rhoda Chih An
Mailing address
147 15th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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149 15th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
147 15th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 147-149 15th Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1910, currently owned by Rhoda Chih An Chang. The building has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the past decades, with the most substantial recent work occurring between 2012-2013, including a complete remodeling of Unit #147's kitchen and bathroom, along with extensive electrical upgrades (including installation of lights, outlets, and appliances) and radiant heating improvements on the main floor. Prior improvements include reroofing work completed in 2009 ($12,325), exterior stucco work in 1990, and a horizontal extension/wood deck addition in 1987.

The property has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues in recent years, particularly regarding sidewalk accessibility and tree maintenance. There have been multiple reports of parking violations on sidewalks throughout 2023-2024, though most were resolved with officer responses. Two tree-related maintenance issues were reported in 2023-2021, with one case regarding lifted sidewalk tree roots still remaining open as of June 2023. The building's exterior and structural elements appear to be well-maintained based on permit history, with no significant safety violations or recent structural concerns on record. The property's permit history suggests regular upkeep and modernization efforts, particularly focusing on interior improvements, energy compliance, and convenience upgrades for residents.

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Risk rating

How 147-149 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
49th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 337 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 76.5%
Moderate concern 19.3%
Severe concern 4.2%
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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