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148-152 Saturn St

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

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Corona Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below 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 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.

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 1906
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
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).

Mailing address
152 Saturn St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
February 23, 2018

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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

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
25thpercentile

Out of 348 buildings in this neighborhood, 261 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
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 risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 30%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

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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