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184 Portola Dr

Twin Peaks, SF 94131 2847051 4 units · 2 fl · 1961

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 Twin Peaks — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Twin Peaks average of 2.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 184 Portola Dr 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 1961
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1961
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1961
Total area3,742 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2847051
Ownership

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

Mailing address
184 Portola Dr Apt 202 San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
October 26, 1992

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 184 Portola Drive in Twin Peaks, owned by Hagop and Sona Rita Kupelian, was constructed in 1961 and has had several notable maintenance and safety issues over its history. The most significant cluster of violations occurred in 2003, when the property was cited for multiple safety concerns including the need for handrail repairs, the installation of smoke detectors in the lobby and stairway, and the posting of gas meter instructional diagrams in public areas. Fortunately, all these violations were resolved within approximately two months by November 2003. The building underwent reroofing in September 1991, and more recently, in 2022-2023, there have been multiple complaints regarding waste management, including issues with garbage, debris, and toter management that were addressed through outreach and enforcement measures.

Most recently, in 2023-2024, there have been several service requests related to street conditions around the property, including reports of blocked sidewalks, debris, and graffiti, all of which have been resolved. A planning record indicates a closed informational status for an extension of the owner's unit, though no specific details are provided about this modification. While the building has experienced periodic maintenance and safety issues over the years, the property has generally addressed violations in a timely manner when they occur.

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Risk rating

How 184 Portola Dr'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
60thpercentile

Out of 172 buildings in this neighborhood, 69 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
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 35%
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

184 Portola Dr event timeline

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2023
311 Request Aug 01
Request for service
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