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129-131 Ord St

Corona Heights, SF 94114 2651005 4 units · 3 fl · 1912

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Corona Heights
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Corona Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 129-131 Ord St 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 1912
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1912
Total area4,166 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2651005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ryser Mark P
Mailing address
130 Douglass St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
012496

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129 Ord St, San Francisco, CA 94114
131 Ord St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 129-131 Ord Street in Corona Heights, owned by Mark P Ryser, was constructed in 1912 and contains 4 units. The building has undergone several maintenance and improvement projects over the years, with the most recent being a proposed parapet height increase on the front facade (filed in 2019) and a heating system upgrade in 2008. The property has a documented history of violations and complaints, with the most significant cluster occurring in 2011-2017, including issues related to lead paint hazards, fire safety (fire extinguisher requirements), and various maintenance concerns such as stair repairs and wall conditions. The building's exterior has faced recurring problems with paint condition, as evidenced by multiple complaints between 2012-2018 regarding peeling and cracking paint. More recent issues appear to be less frequent, with the last documented building complaint being filed in 2020 regarding construction without a permit.

The property has seen gradual infrastructure improvements, including a roof replacement in 2003 (permit expired) and an electrical upgrade in 2005 to convert from overhead to underground power. Several maintenance issues have been addressed over the years, including stair repairs in 2011 (completed) and furnace replacement in 2008. The building's recent history shows fewer active violations, though there have been multiple 311 calls in 2023 related to street cleaning and loose garbage, which are external to the building's condition itself. A notable cluster of interior and exterior maintenance issues was documented in 2011-2017, with many being resolved by May 2017, including floor covering replacement and various interior surface repairs. The property has also undergone inspection for potential unauthorized modifications, with a 2003 complaint regarding an illegal in-law apartment being filed and subsequently closed.

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Risk rating

How 129-131 Ord St'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
16th percentile

Out of 348 buildings in this neighborhood, 292 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
62%
No DBI
violation
38%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 49.2%
Moderate concern 26.6%
Severe concern 24.2%
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

129-131 Ord St event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Nov 02
General cleaning
Other Loose Garbage
311 RequestSep 07
General cleaning

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