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137 Ord St

Corona Heights, SF 94114 2651007B 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

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 137 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 1908
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area2,310 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2651007B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Giovannini Terence A
Mailing address
Tony Giovannini 293 Lafayette Ave Geneva NY 14456
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 137 Ord Street in Corona Heights, owned by Terence A Giovannini, was constructed in 1908 and is classified as a Flats & Duplex structure. The property has experienced several notable issues in recent years, particularly concerning maintenance and safety. Most concerning is a recent building complaint filed in November 2023 regarding the south-facing facade of the adjacent property at 139 Ord Street, which allegedly has peeling paint that could potentially be lead-based, with paint chips reportedly falling onto adjacent properties. This complaint, though currently listed as not active, warrants attention due to the potential health hazards associated with lead paint.

The electrical system received attention in 2005 with an underground conversion to a 200-amp service, though this permit is now expired. The most recent recorded incidents suggest ongoing maintenance and environmental challenges in the vicinity, including a cluster of graffiti incidents on public poles (ongoing as of January 2025), and several street cleaning issues in 2024 involving garbage, debris, and yard waste. There have been multiple reports of abandoned vehicles in the area throughout 2024, though all were resolved with vehicles departing upon inspection. Historical records also show occasional issues with street lighting (now resolved) and a recent encampment report (unable to locate). While these external factors primarily affect the surrounding area rather than the building itself, they provide context about the neighborhood's current conditions.

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Risk rating

How 137 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
12th percentile

Out of 348 buildings in this neighborhood, 306 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
56%
No DBI
violation
44%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 36.6%
Moderate concern 51.0%
Severe concern 12.5%
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

137 Ord St event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit May 11
Work to be done at front building 139 ord st. -sewer line replace and house trap
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