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148-152 Saturn St

Corona Heights, SF 94114 2627024 3 units · 3 fl · 1906

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

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Corona Heights
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Corona Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 148-152 Saturn St 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 1906
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area3,357 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2627024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Farre Joan Gamell & Woo Ink
Mailing address
152 Saturn St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
072018

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152 Saturn St, San Francisco, CA 94114
150 Saturn St, San Francisco, CA 94114
148 Saturn St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 148-152 Saturn Street in Corona Heights, owned by Joan Gamell Farre & Woo Ink, has undergone significant renovations and improvements since its construction in 1906, with the most substantial work occurring between 2015-2017. The property underwent a major full remodel in 2015 costing $600,000 that included partial excavation of the crawlspace, window replacements, and rear stair renovation. In 2016, additional improvements included enclosing a third-floor deck and adding a new roof deck with interior stairs, followed by comprehensive plumbing work including complete repiping of waste, water, and gas systems, and the installation of hydroponic heating. The building received a complete electrical rewiring in 2017, along with the installation of new shower pans and gas fireplaces.

Recent activity includes a kitchen renovation in April 2024 involving countertop replacement and appliance reinstallation. The building's address system underwent administrative modifications in 2017-2018 to include 148, 150, and 152 Saturn Street. There have been some maintenance and property management issues reported through 311 calls, particularly regarding waste management (toters left out) and noise complaints, with several calls related to illegal parking in 2024. The property has maintained compliance with safety requirements, with only one historical fire complaint in 2013 regarding hazardous materials that was promptly corrected. The building's maintenance history suggests regular upkeep and modernization efforts, with the most recent significant work focused on kitchen improvements as of late 2024.

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Risk rating

How 148-152 Saturn St'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
26th percentile

Out of 348 buildings in this neighborhood, 258 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 64.8%
Moderate concern 24.5%
Severe concern 10.6%
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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148-152 Saturn St event timeline

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2024
Building Permit Dec 04
Ground fl unit. replacement of rear kitchen countertop . reinstall cooktop/oven & fridge. 10 sq ft drywall repair/repair kitchen
$10,000 · Complete

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