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142 22Nd Ave

Lake Street, SF 94121 1381029 6 units · 2 fl · 1963

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 142 22Nd 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 1963
2 or more units
6 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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1963
Total area4,342 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1381029
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chalak Family Trust The
Mailing address
Abdol K &maryam B Chalak 2730 El Prado Rd Burlingame CA 94010
Last sale
101095

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 142 22nd Avenue, owned by the Chalak Family Trust, has undergone several significant safety improvements over its history. Most recently, in December 2023 and January 2024, the building received substantial fire safety upgrades, including a $30,795 fire alarm system upgrade to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, along with the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and an updated fire panel through electrical permit E202401151789. The building has a documented history of fire safety concerns, with multiple violations recorded in 2002 and 2008 related to the central alarm system, fire escape maintenance, and combustible storage issues, though all these violations were officially abated. Notably, there was one smoke detector activation incident recorded with no fire or civilian injuries.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to basic infrastructure needs, including a reroofing project completed in 2009 at a cost of $8,800. While there have been numerous 311 calls regarding abandoned vehicles and other neighborhood issues in the vicinity of the building between 2016 and 2024, these external matters do not directly impact the building's safety or habitability. A routine Housing Inspection Services inspection in 2008 and past fire complaints indicate regular oversight of building systems, with a documented history of addressing and correcting fire safety concerns. The property's most recent fire alarm system upgrade and associated electrical modifications suggest ongoing commitment to maintaining current safety standards, with no active violations or complaints on record.

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Risk rating

How 142 22Nd 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
34th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 436 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building age

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 71.5%
Moderate concern 19.5%
Severe concern 8.9%
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

142 22Nd Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Sep 04
Garbage and debris
furniture

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