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169 Corbett Ave

Corona Heights, SF 94114 2656053 2 units · 3 fl · 1900

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, but recent activity points to a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Corona Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.3
27
FewerMore

This building has 27 novs (7y), above the Corona Heights average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 169 Corbett 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 1900
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.

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 1900
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
Units2
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area2,932 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2656053
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Po Box 591016 San Francisco CA 94159
Last sale
December 31, 2008

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169 Corbett Ave, San Francisco, CA 94114
169 A Corbett Ave, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

This three-story, multi-family residential building at 169 Corbett Avenue in Corona Heights, owned by Luba Troyanovsky, was constructed in 1900 and originally classified as a flats and duplex structure containing two units. The property has a significant history of maintenance and compliance issues, with the most pressing current concerns documented in recent building complaints from April 2018 and August 2024. The 2018 complaint (still active) alleges several violations including the need for fire extinguishers, plumbing permits, weatherproofing repairs, and compliance evidence for carbon monoxide and smoke alarms. The 2024 complaint reports issues with roof leaks, floor conditions, and possible mold concerns. The building underwent several unauthorized modifications and improvements between 2005 and 2010, including attempts to legalize ground floor modifications and various repair projects, some of which were completed while others were canceled or expired.

The property has documented permit work for various improvements, including siding repairs in 2018 ($3,000), window replacements in 2007 ($6,000), and electrical system upgrades. Four units were officially recorded in a 2010 inspection, despite the building's two-unit designation. Multiple building violations, complaints about an unauthorized unit (2005-2007), and historical issues with dilapidation and unfinished work were previously documented between 2005 and 2010. Recent 311 calls (2020-2023) primarily relate to street cleaning and parking enforcement, with limited direct relevance to the building's condition. The property's current status shows multiple active violations from 2018 and 2024, indicating ongoing maintenance and compliance challenges.

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Risk rating

How 169 Corbett 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
48thpercentile

Out of 348 buildings in this neighborhood, 181 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
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 18%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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169 Corbett Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 23
Public works
bses request for service
311 RequestJul 23
Garbage and debris

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