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6-8 Locksley Ave

Forest Knolls, SF 94131 2636003 244 units · 12 fl · 1961

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

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

This building has 7 novs (7y), above the Forest Knolls average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 6-8 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
244 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM4
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
Units244
Floors12
Year built1961
Total area205,770 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2636003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Avalon Bay Communities Inc
Mailing address
Tax Department 671 N Glebe Rd #800 Arlington VA 22203
Last sale
061119

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8 Locksley Ave, San Francisco, CA 94131
6 Locksley Ave, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The 12-story, 244-unit multi-family residential building at 6-8 Locksley Avenue, owned by Avalon Bay Communities Inc. and built in 1961, has experienced several significant events in recent years. Most notably, there was a fire incident in May 2023 affecting unit 1M and causing smoke and water damage to adjacent units. Recent renovation activities have included multiple unit remodels, with substantial work performed in late 2023 involving fire damage repairs, kitchen and bathroom upgrades in units 1M, 1L, and 2M, totaling over $170,000 in improvements. The building has undergone various infrastructure updates, including fire alarm system testing in 2024, backflow prevention assembly replacement in 2021, and electrical modifications for multiple units.

The property has encountered recurring fire safety issues, with multiple fire code violations documented between 2017 and 2024, including recent violations for sleeping area requirements and sprinkler system compliance. There are also ongoing concerns about building systems, as evidenced by a 2023 complaint regarding defective flues/vents and toxic laundry fumes. The building's maintenance history shows regular improvements and updates, with completed permits for various unit renovations, electrical work, and plumbing upgrades. Recent building permit activity in 2023-2024 indicates continued investment in unit improvements and system maintenance, though the presence of active fire-related complaints and recent renovation work suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and resident safety. The property is currently pursuing the conversion of unused parking and storage spaces into additional dwelling units, as indicated by filed permits in late 2022.

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Risk rating

How 6-8 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
4th percentile

Out of 50 buildings in this neighborhood, 48 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
9%
No DBI
violation
91%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 5.8%
Moderate concern 81.1%
Severe concern 13.1%
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

6-8 Locksley Ave event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jun 02
Units 2k, 7h, 4a: kitchen and bathroom remodels for all 3 units. no changes to layout or walls.
$60,000 · Issued
Building PermitJun 02
Units 1a,1h,5h,5j: kitchen and bathroom remodels for all units, no change to walls and layouts. no structural work, no changes to doors & windows.

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