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255 Woodside Ave

Midtown Terrace, SF 94131 2842008 110 units

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Midtown Terrace
Above average
avg 8.0
16
FewerMore

This building has 16 novs (7y), above the Midtown Terrace average of 8.0.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 255 Woodside 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 unknown
2 or more units
110 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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
Unknown
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Coverage unclear. AB 1482 turns on the certificate-of-occupancy date and property type — confirm the year the building was completed.

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
Units110
Floors—
Year built—
Total area79,469 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2842008
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Bridge Housing Copr Rebecca 600 California St Ste 900 San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale
112917

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

255 Woodside Avenue, a 110-unit multi-family residential building located in Midtown Terrace, has experienced numerous significant maintenance and safety issues throughout 2024 and 2025. Most concerning is the ongoing heating and hot water system failure, with multiple tenant complaints documenting lack of heat and hot water throughout the building. The building currently has active violations regarding boiler permits for serial numbers G16375351 and G16375355, which date back to 2024. Additional maintenance concerns include elevator malfunction reports in December 2024, and multiple fire safety violations throughout 2024, particularly involving alarm systems, sprinkler systems, and general fire code compliance. The building has a documented pattern of heating and hot water problems dating back to 2023-2024, with tenants reporting inadequate temporary heating solutions and maintenance delays.

The property has undergone numerous system upgrades and maintenance projects over the years, including fire alarm system replacements, electrical upgrades, and plumbing work. Significant recent improvements include the installation of an Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System (ERRCS) in 2018-2019, and various fire safety upgrades. However, despite these improvements, the building has faced recurring issues with its heating systems and compliance with permit requirements. The building's history shows regular maintenance work, including boiler replacements, water heater installations, and electrical system upgrades, though some permits remain suspended or expired. Recent tenant buyout records indicate activity at nearby properties, though not directly related to the 255 Woodside Avenue building.

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Risk rating

How 255 Woodside 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

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
0th percentile

Out of 2 buildings in this neighborhood, 2 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
8%
No DBI
violation
92%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 5.1%
Moderate concern 14.4%
Severe concern 80.5%
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

255 Woodside Ave event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Jul 09
Online electrical permit: category 4a: installation of fire warning and controlled devices of up to 2,500 ft².
Issued
DBI ComplaintMay 19
Date last observed: 18-may-26; time last observed: 9:30am; floor: all; unit: all; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling no hot water; ; additional information: since january 1st 2026 the hot water recirculation system has been out of order and hot water temps have flucuated between 94 - 120 degrees (usually between 105-117). since at least 5am on 5.16.26 there has been no hot water at all. the highest temp i've recorded since then was 72 degrees. building management has been told numerous times about the hot water recirculation system issue and has aknowledged that there is a problem, but has done nothing about it for 5 months. when trying to contact bldg mamagement about the current *complete* lack of hot water, i was put through an ai bot system that told me that it determined that the problem was not an emergency and was one that could be resolved on a business day. it also said that management wouldn't be contacted at this time. from what

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