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140 Seal Rock Dr

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1481010 2 units · 2 fl · 1947

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Outer Richmond
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Outer Richmond average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 140 Seal Rock Dr 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 1947
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 built1947
Total area2,350 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1481010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chan Terence W & Nancy F
Mailing address
821 Hawthorne Way Millbrae CA 94030
Last sale
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Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 140 Seal Rock Drive in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1947, currently owned by Terence W. and Nancy F. Chan. The building's maintenance record shows minimal permitted work, with only one documented roofing project from 1995, though this permit has since expired.

The property has experienced some external infrastructure issues relating to public spaces in close proximity to the building. In October 2020, there was a resolution regarding a lifted sidewalk and a missing round sewer cap that required transfer to monument services for correction. More recently, in January 2021, there was a report of trash dumping in the neighborhood that was handled by the Parks Department and transferred to the Golden Gate National Recreational Area authorities. While these incidents occurred near the property, they were primarily related to public infrastructure and neighborhood issues rather than problems with the building itself. The historical data indicates limited recorded maintenance or improvements to the structure over the past three decades.

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Risk rating

How 140 Seal Rock Dr'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
18th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 853 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
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.

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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 63.6%
Moderate concern 27.8%
Severe concern 8.6%
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

140 Seal Rock Dr event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Apr 16
Tear out stucco above and around garage door on front of residence. replace any rotten wood in kind. lath and plaster & match (e) texture. insulate any open stud bays
$11,750 · Complete

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