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115 Congo St

Sunnyside, SF 94131 3119007 3 units · 2 fl · 1908

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Sunnyside
At or below average
avg 1.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Sunnyside average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 115 Congo 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
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area2,464 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3119007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kaufman Edward Peter
Mailing address
115 Congo St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
110513

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Initial analysis

The three-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 115 Congo Street in Sunnyside, owned by Edward Peter Kaufman, was constructed in 1908 and has undergone several significant infrastructure upgrades over the years. The property has seen substantial improvements in the past decade, including a solar PV system installation in 2014 (2.96 kW), a sewer lateral replacement in 2021, and the installation of a gas fireplace insert in 2021. Historical records show earlier renovations in the mid-1990s aimed at bathroom and kitchen reconfiguration, though those permits ultimately expired, and there were structural improvements to the front stairs in the late 1980s.

The building has faced several maintenance and infrastructure challenges in recent months, with multiple 311 reports indicating ongoing issues. Between September and December 2024, there have been recurring problems with sewage discharge from the side sewer vent (two separate incidents), a collapsed sidewalk, and various instances of debris and garbage accumulation. Notable recent infrastructure concerns include an open case regarding a curb defect (December 2024) and an overgrown tree issue (November 2024). While most of the recent cases have been resolved, the frequency of sewer-related incidents and sidewalk issues suggests persistent infrastructure challenges. The building's age and history of staircase replacements indicate ongoing maintenance needs, though the recent major systems upgrades (solar, plumbing) demonstrate investment in improving the property's infrastructure.

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Risk rating

How 115 Congo 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
22th percentile

Out of 129 buildings in this neighborhood, 101 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
53%
No DBI
violation
47%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Building age

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 50.1%
Moderate concern 29.6%
Severe concern 20.3%
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

115 Congo St event timeline

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

2021
Plumbing Permit Oct 14
Work category: 1m; install a direct vent gas insert per manual specs. gas line by others.
Complete
Plumbing PermitMar 04
Work category: 2pb; sewer lateral replacement. will dig down approximately 3 feet deep

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