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138-140 Ord St

Corona Heights, SF 94114 2657005 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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 138-140 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 area2,735 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2657005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fre 584 Llc
Mailing address
Jennifer K Palmer 59 Madrone Ave Larkspur CA 94939
Last sale
101216

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138 Ord St, San Francisco, CA 94114
140 Ord St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 138-140 Ord Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Corona Heights neighborhood, constructed in 1908 and currently owned by Fre 584 LLC. The building has undergone significant renovations, with major work conducted between 2013-2014 including basement modifications, foundation replacement, and comprehensive remodeling of both the front and rear buildings. The 2014 renovations, valued at $150,000 each, involved adding new bathrooms, kitchen remodeling, seismic upgrades, and electrical system improvements including new panels and wiring throughout both units. A building violation was issued in January 2014 for work exceeding the scope of a permit, including unauthorized removal of interior walls and installation of load-bearing beams.

The property has experienced some maintenance issues over the years, with the most recent concerns reported in December 2024 regarding backyard leaf mold and rodent access points near trash cans. Historical permits indicate various improvements including window replacements, reroofing, foundation repairs, and plumbing upgrades such as the installation of radiant heating and high-efficiency systems in 2014. Recent 311 calls have primarily concerned external maintenance matters such as tree pruning, garbage can management, and sewer issues, with the most recent being sewer complaints in October 2023 and April 2024. The building's permit history shows regular maintenance and upgrading of systems, including electrical, plumbing, and structural components, though some work has required additional permits and inspections due to code compliance issues.

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Risk rating

How 138-140 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
59th percentile

Out of 348 buildings in this neighborhood, 143 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 77.0%
Moderate concern 16.2%
Severe concern 6.7%
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

138-140 Ord St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint May 18
Date last observed: 14-may-26; time last observed: 10:30 am; floor: 1st and 2n; unit: 138; exact location: rear bldg; building type: residence/dwelling plumbing installation without permit; furnace/wall heater installed w/o permit; ; additional information: heating work and plumbing work being done throughout the week;
Plumbing Inspection Division
DBI ComplaintMay 18
Date last observed: 17-may-26; floor: 1st and 2n; unit: 138 ord; exact location: rear bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work w/o permit; kitchen/bathroom remodel w/o permit; ; additional information: work has been ongoing since april 13, storing debris in the tenant’s backyard;

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