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258-260 27Th Ave

Lake Street, SF 94121 1386028 2 units · 2 fl · 1922

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 258-260 27Th 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 1922
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 built1922
Total area2,680 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1386028
Ownership

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

Owner name
Spaulding Catherine & Kenne
Mailing address
260 27th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
081619

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258 27th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
260 27th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 258-260 27th Avenue, located in the Lake - The Presidio neighborhood, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1922 and currently owned by Catherine and Kenne Spaulding. Recent improvements to the property include significant HVAC upgrades, with the installation of a ducted mini-split heat pump system in 2022 and replacement of two furnaces in 2019. The building has undergone several maintenance and improvement projects over the years, with the most recent major work being the replacement of dry-rotted service stairs in the light well in 2019 and the installation of three retrofit wood windows on the street-facing side in the same year. Historical records show earlier improvements including window replacements in 1999, 1989, and an attempt to install vinyl siding in 1992.

The property has experienced recurring issues with driveway access, as evidenced by numerous parking enforcement calls between 2022 and 2024, with multiple citations issued for blocked driveways, particularly in 2023-2024. A building complaint was filed in September 2020 regarding improper disposal of construction debris, though this complaint is currently listed as not active. The building appears to have received regular maintenance attention over the years, with the most recent significant improvements focusing on HVAC systems and structural elements, though there are multiple instances of enforcement action required for parking violations in the immediate vicinity of the property.

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Risk rating

How 258-260 27Th 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
87th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 86 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 80.4%
Moderate concern 16.8%
Severe concern 2.8%
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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258-260 27Th Ave event timeline

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2025
Building Permit Jul 10
Replace (2) windows w/retrofit vinyl windows/ u-factor 0.30. no change to size or location. not st visible
$4,953 · Complete

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