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116 Locksley Ave

Forest Knolls, SF 94131 2634091 4 units · 2 fl · 1961

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 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 116 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
Blocklot2634091
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
4584 James Ave Castro Valley CA 94546
Last sale
September 16, 1993

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Initial analysis

116 Locksley Avenue is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1961, currently owned by Cheng Conmin. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and safety upgrades over the years, with the most recent being a fire alarm system upgrade completed in March 2024 at a cost of $12,820, which included the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas to meet current safety standards. The building has experienced recurrent maintenance issues, particularly related to water and weatherproofing, as evidenced by multiple repairs to windows, siding, and light wells between 2015 and 2020. One notable incident occurred in 2013 when an unauthorized structure was built over the fire escape, which was subsequently removed under a completed permit. The building has undergone several routine inspections over the years, with the most significant cluster of violations documented in 2001, including issues with interior surfaces, electrical systems, garage ventilation, and smoke detection systems, all of which were abated by July 2001.

The property's maintenance history shows a pattern of attention to both interior and exterior issues, with regular inspections prompting necessary repairs. Recent work has focused on safety improvements, particularly the fire alarm system upgrades in 2024, indicating proactive maintenance under current ownership. The building has experienced some infrastructure challenges, as evidenced by sewer backup incidents in 2022, though these were promptly addressed. While the property has had its share of building code violations in the past, all documented issues have been resolved, and recent maintenance patterns suggest improved oversight of building systems and compliance requirements. The area around the building has experienced typical urban issues such as abandoned vehicles and graffiti, though these are external to the building itself and have been addressed through normal city channels.

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Risk rating

How 116 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
42ndpercentile

Out of 50 buildings in this neighborhood, 29 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
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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.

Number of units

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

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
Moderate failure risk 29%
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

116 Locksley Ave event timeline

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

2024
Electrical Permit May 15
Online electrical permit: 60 of buildings of 6 dwelling units or less. modification of an existing fire alarm system by upgrading all existing devices to be compatible with existing facp and provide low frequency sounders in all sleeping areas to meet 75db at pillow to
Complete
Building PermitMar 05
Upgrade extg local fire alarm system to comply with sffc section 1103.7.6.1

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