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150 Sutro Heights Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1590012 6 units · 2 fl · 1949

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 150 Sutro Heights 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 1949
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 built1949
Total area6,351 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1590012
Ownership

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

Owner name
Jue Lee Lp
Mailing address
30 Yerba Buena Ave San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
041013

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit multi-family residential building at 150 Sutro Heights Ave in the Outer Richmond, owned by Jue Lee Lp, was constructed in 1949 and is classified as a 2-story apartment building. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent being a fire alarm system installation in May 2023 valued at $10,000 to comply with safety regulations. In 2013, the electrical service was upgraded to 200 amps, demonstrating investment in modernization infrastructure. The building underwent seismic strengthening work in 2011, including the installation of steel moment frames and plywood shear walls on the ground floor, following a voluntary soft-story retrofit program, and previously had interior wall work done in 2010. Historical maintenance records show roofing work completed in 1994 and 1996, and metal deck repairs on the 2nd floor were addressed in 1996.

The building has experienced two notable sets of violations: one in 2002 regarding combustible storage and fire sprinklers (resolved within two months), and another in 2011 involving fire alarm system maintenance and inspection access (resolved within two weeks). While these violations were addressed promptly, they highlight past concerns with building systems and safety protocols. Recent activity at the property in 2024 includes multiple service requests to city departments, primarily related to street cleaning and sidewalk maintenance, though these issues appear to be external rather than building-specific. An open noise complaint from July 2024 is currently under investigation. The building's maintenance record shows regular attention to both structural and safety systems, with no active violations or major recent issues affecting resident safety or comfort.

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Risk rating

How 150 Sutro Heights 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
9th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 946 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
48%
No DBI
violation
52%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 36.2%
Moderate concern 47.1%
Severe concern 16.7%
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

150 Sutro Heights Ave event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Sep 30
Online electrical permit: 60 of buildings of 6 dwelling units or less. fas upgrade to comply with sffc sec. 1103.7.6.1 sar (rf# 202305037016).
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