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189 Gennessee St

Sunnyside, SF 94112 3139001 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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
Above average
avg 1.9
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Sunnyside average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 189 Gennessee 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 1907
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area2,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3139001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Anagsakgayapong, Jaruwan
Mailing address
189 Gennessee St San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
050399

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Initial analysis

The property at 189 Gennessee St is a two-story, multi-family residential building with two units, constructed in 1907 and currently owned by Jaruwan Anagsakgayapong. The building has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple issues over its history. Major improvements include foundation repairs with anchor bolts in 2000 ($4,000), extensive interior remodeling in 2001 ($6,000), and window replacements, cabinet installations, and bathroom tile work in 1998. A gas houseline extension was completed in 2012.

The building has experienced multiple maintenance and safety issues, particularly in the early 2000s, including three separate complaints about toilet problems in 2003, a heating issue in 2001, and electrical concerns in 1998-1999. A complaint about illegal units was filed in 2003, though it was abated the same year. More recent issues include multiple parking violations in early 2025 and an open sidewalk defect complaint from January 2025 related to tree roots. The property has maintained fire safety compliance since 2014, with the most recent fire violation records from 2024 showing prompt corrective actions. Recent improvements include addressing emergency lighting, alarm system maintenance, and sprinkler services.

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Risk rating

How 189 Gennessee 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
33th percentile

Out of 129 buildings in this neighborhood, 86 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
62%
No DBI
violation
38%
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

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Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Building size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 56.3%
Moderate concern 21.7%
Severe concern 22.0%
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

189 Gennessee St event timeline

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

2025
Plumbing Permit Apr 23
Work category: 1m; for the quick gas wall heater change out 25,000 btuh
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Building Violation (NOV)Mar 21
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