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160 Portola Dr

Twin Peaks, SF 94131 2847056 16 units · 3 fl · 1965

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over 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 Twin Peaks — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.7
12
FewerMore

This building has 12 novs (7y), above the Twin Peaks average of 2.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 160 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 1965
2 or more units
16 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 1965
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
Units16
Floors3
Year built1965
Total area13,731 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2847056
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Paratore Ross 2450 Market St Ste A San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 16-unit apartment building at 160 Portola Drive in Twin Peaks, built in 1965 and owned by the Paratore Estate, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various challenges over the years. Most notably, a comprehensive fire safety upgrade was completed in April 2024, costing $42,025, which included the installation of low-frequency sounders in each unit, new pull stations, an addressable fire alarm control panel, and a cellular dialer. The building successfully completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016-2017, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Recent improvements in 2024 included the replacement of electrical panels in multiple units (105, 104, 205, 301, 304, 106, 302, 305, 204, and 203) for insurance compliance, and the completion of various maintenance works such as rear stair repairs and column reinforcements in 2020.

The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues and safety concerns over its history. In October 2020, multiple serious violations were documented, including problems with the floor covering, fire escape ladder, rodent infestation, staircase repairs, and various smoke detection requirements, though these were all abated by December 2020. More recent safety concerns emerged with a sleeping area requirement violation issued in December 2023. The building's history includes past complaints about water damage, electrical issues, and management responsiveness between 2002-2008, as well as various exterior maintenance matters. The property has been actively maintained in recent years, with multiple units receiving new patio doors (2019-2021) and a mini-split system installation in 2019, suggesting ongoing investment in building improvements. Recent 311 calls have primarily related to street cleaning and waste management rather than building-specific issues.

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Risk rating

How 160 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
12thpercentile

Out of 172 buildings in this neighborhood, 151 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
34%
No DBI
violation
66%
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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

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.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 66%
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

160 Portola Dr event timeline

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2026
Fire Complaint Mar 20
Blocked Exits

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