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128 Locksley Ave

Forest Knolls, SF 94131 2634088 4 units · 2 fl · 1961

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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 Forest Knolls — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Forest Knolls average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 128 Locksley 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 1961
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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 1961
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1961
Total area2,580 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2634088
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Karen Ho, Trustee 112 Palm Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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Initial analysis

128 Locksley Ave is a 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1961, currently owned by the Karen Ho Trust and located in the Forest Knolls neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant infrastructure improvements, including a reroofing project in 2016 costing $7,000, and more recently, a house trap replacement in 2021. The building has a history of addressing stability concerns, with records of landslide-related work in 1998-1999 involving concrete retaining wall installation and repairs to a wooden retaining wall in 1997.

In terms of safety and compliance, the building underwent a routine housing inspection in January 2011 that revealed multiple fire safety issues, including problems with the fire escape drop ladder, fire extinguisher maintenance, and combustible storage, though all these violations were abated by March 2011. The property has experienced various fire alarm and safety-related incidents over the years, including smoke detector activations and a gasoline spill, though none resulted in civilian injuries. Infrastructure maintenance has been consistent, with records showing attention to both structural and safety systems, including the repair of a rear deck in 1985 and multiple retaining wall projects. Recent external issues noted in 311 calls include reports of encampments and abandoned vehicles in the vicinity, though these are neighborhood-wide concerns rather than building-specific issues. The most recent documented building-related service was for a sewage backup in 2021, which was promptly resolved.

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Risk rating

How 128 Locksley 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

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
54thpercentile

Out of 50 buildings in this neighborhood, 23 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
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Number of units

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Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 24%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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128 Locksley Ave event timeline

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2021
Plumbing Permit Jul 07
Work category: 1p; replace house trap
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