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172 Locksley Ave

Forest Knolls, SF 94131 2634104 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 172 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
Blocklot2634104
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gst Tr Fbo Amy Wilton
Mailing address
Wilton Amy D Ttee 3140 Geary Blvd San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
051619

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 172 Locksley Ave in Forest Knolls, built in 1964 and currently owned by Gst Tr Fbo Amy Wilton, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various challenges over its history. Most notably, in early 2024, the building completed important electrical upgrades, including replacing a Federal Pacific 200 main meter and 60-amp main breakers, as well as relocating Federal Pacific sub-panels from closets to hallways across all six units in 2019, indicating proactive measures to improve safety and code compliance. The building had a cluster of violations noted in March 2003, including issues with fire safety systems, handrails, fire extinguishers, and combustible storage in the garage, though all these violations were resolved by July 2003. A boiler permit issue emerged in 2014, which was promptly addressed within a week.

Recent maintenance history shows attention to both interior and exterior improvements, including the installation of energy-efficient patio doors in 2009, though these faced street exposure concerns. The building's location has experienced some typical urban challenges, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2009 and 2024, primarily relating to parking issues and one recent instance of garbage and debris in July 2024. The most recent active inspection from 2011 remains unresolved within the available data timeframe, but this predates the building's more recent electrical system upgrades and other improvements. The property's maintenance history suggests a generally responsive approach to addressing both routine and urgent maintenance needs, with particular attention to electrical system upgrades and safety compliance matters.

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Risk rating

How 172 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
68th percentile

Out of 50 buildings in this neighborhood, 16 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
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

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 62.0%
Moderate concern 20.0%
Severe concern 18.0%
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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The story over time

172 Locksley Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Sep 29
Replace fire alarm sytem to bring to sf/ca code + add lf horns inside units and add wireless radio monitor.
$38,000 · Issued

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