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195-199 Ord St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2651021 5 units · 2 fl · 1925

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 Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 195-199 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 1925
2 or more units
5 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.

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 1925
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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1925
Total area4,720 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2651021
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Robert L Buckter 3877 20Th St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
June 30, 1987

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197 Ord St, San Francisco, CA 94114
199 Ord St, San Francisco, CA 94114
195 Ord St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 195-199 Ord Street is a two-story, five-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1925 and currently owned by the Robert L Buckter 1987 Trust. Over the years, the building has experienced several significant maintenance and safety events, with the most critical being a fire incident in 1994 that required repair work to ceilings and walls. The building underwent multiple roofing projects in late 1999, including roof framing and blind wall repairs, followed by kitchen remodeling work in 2000. A notable cluster of violations was documented in 2001, including issues with ventilation, interior walls, security features, and sanitation concerns, all of which were officially abated by November 2001. A routine inspection in 2010 brought attention to fire safety concerns, including the need for fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and fire escape maintenance, though these were also resolved. The building's maintenance history shows attention to basic infrastructure, with window replacements in 1987 and footing repairs that same year, though some permits related to these works are marked as expired.

Recent activity at the property, while not directly related to building conditions, shows ongoing management of external maintenance issues, with multiple 311 calls in late 2024 regarding sidewalk cleaning, graffiti removal, and illegal parking enforcement. These external matters have mostly been resolved, according to city records. The most recent routine housing inspection occurred in 2017, though its specific findings are not detailed in the available records. The building's documented history suggests periodic maintenance and addressal of safety concerns, though some older permits and violations took time to resolve, with many being addressed through official abatement processes rather than immediate corrections. The property currently appears to have no active building violations or complaints on file, indicating that past issues have been addressed through proper channels.

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Risk rating

How 195-199 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

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
37thpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 805 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
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
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

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

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 risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 32%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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195-199 Ord St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 19
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestApr 19
Parking on sidewalk

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