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115 Corbett Ave

Corona Heights, SF 94114 2657028 3 units · 2 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Corona Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Corona Heights average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 115 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
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area4,240 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2657028
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Richard Tsien & Julia Shian 128 Ord St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
November 22, 2000

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128 Ord St, San Francisco, CA 94114
115 Corbett Ave, San Francisco, CA 94114
126 Ord St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

115 Corbett Avenue is a 2-story, 3-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Tsien & Shiang Living Trust. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past two decades, with the most recent work completed in 2023 involving front exterior stair repairs costing $12,000. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to structural elements, including siding replacement in 2015, multiple stair repairs (2009, 2023), and comprehensive electrical upgrades in 2006-2012, including bathroom rewiring and a complete underground electrical service upgrade in 2005.

The property has experienced some infrastructure challenges, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024 related to tree maintenance, property damage, and sidewalk issues. While the building had past complaints about lead paint (2009) and unpermitted interior work (2006), these issues were promptly addressed and marked as not active. Recent external concerns primarily involve street maintenance and tree-related issues, with multiple cases being resolved or currently open as of 2024. The building's mechanical systems have received attention over the years, with plumbing and electrical work documented throughout the 2000s and early 2010s, including bathroom updates and heating system corrections.

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Risk rating

How 115 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
47thpercentile

Out of 348 buildings in this neighborhood, 184 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

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Building age

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

Neighborhood location

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

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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The story over time

115 Corbett Ave event timeline

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2026
Planning Record Jul 30
Approved per section 136 - Max height 10 feet with Max coverage 120 square feet - and for work proposed - Grading of backyard, make yard leveled, cort steel refaminf wall, 2concrete slabs for custom sauna and cold plunge, building of a deck platforms and wallways. Replacing old staircase with new. staircase building landing deck, paver walks for surrounding elements, low voltage lighting. E.O 7/30/2026
Closed
Building PermitApr 24
Remove existing rear stair serving upper unit of existing two unit residential building. upper unit to retain interior egress directly to street. patch/restore guard at former stair opening as required. no change to use, occupancy, dwelling unit count, building height, or floor area.

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