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178 Locksley Ave

Forest Knolls, SF 94131 2634103 6 units · 2 fl · 1964

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Forest Knolls
At or below average
avg 1.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Forest Knolls average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 178 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 1964
2 or more units
6 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.

Building characteristics
Units6
Floors2
Year built1964
Total area4,912 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2634103
Ownership

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

Owner name
Williams Lea Roxanne
Mailing address
178 Locksley Ave Apt 5 San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
073020

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Initial analysis

178 Locksley Avenue is a 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1964, currently owned by Roxanne Williams Lea. The property has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past decade, most notably a comprehensive $250,000 rehabilitation in 2010 following water damage that affected multiple floors, garage ceilings, and fire escape equipment. Subsequent improvements included a $60,000 renovation to add washer/dryer facilities in each unit and modify kitchen and bathroom spaces in 2011, along with a complete reroofing project costing $19,287. The building received substantial system upgrades, including the installation of a new radiant heating boiler in December 2024 and replacement of storage tanks in April 2014, with all units having received proper permits and final inspections for their respective improvements.

The property experienced several safety and maintenance issues that were subsequently addressed, including an April 2010 incident involving a fallen tree that damaged the building and compromised utilities, along with multiple fire safety violations related to fire escape maintenance and storage conditions from 2003 and 2011. All violations have been officially abated, with the most recent routine inspection occurring in July 2013. The building's most recent maintenance activities demonstrate ongoing investment in building systems and infrastructure, with particular attention to safety features like the fire escape and utility systems. While there have been numerous parking-related complaints in the vicinity (2019-2024), these are external to the building itself and are primarily concerns about abandoned vehicles on the street.

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Risk rating

How 178 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

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
44th percentile

Out of 50 buildings in this neighborhood, 28 are predicted to be safer.

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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 42.8%
Moderate concern 16.8%
Severe concern 40.4%
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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178 Locksley Ave event timeline

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

2024
Plumbing Permit Dec 12
Work category: 1p; replace existing radiant heating boiler for new.
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