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166 Locksley Ave

Forest Knolls, SF 94131 2634105 6 units · 2 fl · 1964

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Forest Knolls average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 166 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.

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 1964
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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1964
Total area4,912 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2634105
Ownership

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

Mailing address
775 East Blishedale Ave Mill Valley CA 94941
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 166 Locksley Avenue in Forest Knolls, owned by Parasol Richard & Gun, was constructed in 1964 and has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues over its recent history. Most notably, in late 2016, the building faced multiple housing violations related to heating and safety systems, including inadequate heat provision during specified hours, smoke enclosure door issues, fire escape concerns, boiler permit violations, and the need for carbon monoxide and smoke alarm documentation. These violations led to some urgent repairs, including work in Unit #6 involving tub replacement, insulation work, and electrical outlet updates. The heating system has required particular attention, with three separate boiler permit renewal complaints filed between 2016 and 2020, and a successful boiler replacement completed in 2019. More recent maintenance work includes a planned $21,000 re-roofing project scheduled for late 2024.

The building has also experienced water-related issues, with a significant complaint filed in April 2016 regarding mold and water damage between units, and plumbing work completed to address bathtub and drainage problems in Unit #6. The property’s maintenance record shows a pattern of heating system challenges, as evidenced by multiple complaints about no heat in late 2016, and periodic requirements to renew the boiler permit. Other notable recent improvements include the 2019 boiler replacement and various repairs completed in response to specific housing violations. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing attention to boiler and heating system requirements, with the most recent major works focusing on roof replacement and historical compliance issues being addressed through various permits and corrective actions.

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Risk rating

How 166 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
36thpercentile

Out of 50 buildings in this neighborhood, 32 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
64%
No DBI
violation
36%
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.

Building size

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 36%
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

166 Locksley Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Dec 11
Dry rotten repair at front of the building, we will demo stucco, replace damage wood apply new water proof new stucco, paint, scaffold will need it
$22,000 · Complete
Planning RecordDec 11
Dry rot repair at front of the building, replace stucco and wood shingle siding in-kind as needed.

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