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186 Museum Way

Corona Heights, SF 94114 2620063 2 units · 3 fl · 1965

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, but recent activity points to a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Corona Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.3
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Corona Heights average of 1.3.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 186 Museum Way 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 1965
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1965
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors3
Year built1965
Total area3,528 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2620063
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
315 Corbett Ave San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale

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Initial analysis

Located in San Francisco's Corona Heights neighborhood, 186 Museum Way is a two-unit, three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1965, currently owned by Kenneth Alvin Lee. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, including a garage door replacement in 2023 (costing $16,764) following a violation for a malfunctioning garage door, which had been temporarily covered with a tarp since February 2023. The building has received regular care, with records showing reroofing projects completed in 2000 and 2009, and significant structural work including a walkway repair in 2008 and a retaining wall revision in 1986. The most recent structural improvements, dating back to 2023, indicate a responsible approach to maintenance by the current ownership.

The property has experienced some operational issues affecting resident convenience and neighborhood quality. There have been multiple instances of waste management concerns, with several complaints between 2018-2022 about garbage cans and recycling toters being left out continuously. A notable plumbing issue was reported in September 2018 involving sewer odor from an exterior vent, which was subsequently resolved. The building's fire safety systems have experienced two recorded incidents: a malfunctioning alarm system and a water/steam leak, both of which resulted in no civilian injuries. Recent building management appears to have addressed maintenance issues as they arise, as evidenced by the prompt repair of the garage door in response to the May 2023 violation, which was officially abated by October 2023.

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Risk rating

How 186 Museum Way'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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
68thpercentile

Out of 348 buildings in this neighborhood, 111 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Neighborhood location

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

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 14%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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186 Museum Way event timeline

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2025
Building Permit Mar 05
Remove wornout shingle siding, remove section damaged plywood. install new plywood as needed in kind.install new shingles siding in kind paint shingles. area of work is about 220 sf approx.. replace 6 windows and 1 sliding door in kind. not visible from street.
$18,000 · Issued

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