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220 Ocean Ave

Mission Terrace, SF 94112 3211008 2 units · 1 fl · 1923

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 Mission Terrace
Above average
avg 2.3
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Mission Terrace average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 220 Ocean 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 1923
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC1
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
Floors1
Year built1923
Total area1,351 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3211008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mak Sally
Mailing address
Mak Kelly & Mak Shun Chee 220 Ocean Ave San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
062610

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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 220 Ocean Ave in Mission Terrace is a 1-story structure built in 1923, currently owned by Mak Sally. The property has undergone several significant modifications and faced various maintenance challenges over the years. In the early 1990s, there were attempts to create office space on the ground floor, with one permit expiring and a revision being completed. The building experienced multiple tree-related issues in late 2023, with three separate reports of sidewalk-root damage being recorded between October and December 2023, all of which remain open and accepted by the Department of Public Works. Recent infrastructure improvements include a 100-amp underground electrical conversion completed in 2006, and historical records show a roofing project from 1997, though its permit had expired.

The property has experienced various maintenance and safety-related incidents in recent years, with the most significant being three tree-related cases in late 2023 regarding lifted sidewalk roots. The building has also dealt with one water or steam leak incident, as recorded in the fire incident data, though this did not result in any civilian injuries. While the area has seen typical urban challenges such as parking violations and street cleaning issues, these are generally related to the surrounding neighborhood rather than the building itself. Recent municipal service calls (2023-2024) have primarily concerned parking enforcement, sidewalk cleaning, and abandoned vehicle issues, suggesting ongoing urban maintenance concerns in the immediate vicinity.

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Risk rating

How 220 Ocean 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
36th percentile

Out of 149 buildings in this neighborhood, 95 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
61%
No DBI
violation
39%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 57.2%
Moderate concern 25.9%
Severe concern 16.9%
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

220 Ocean Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Dec 18
Reference 202510086975: minor dryrot repairs street visible, front of bldg. in kind repair
$2,000 · Complete
Planning RecordDec 18
Select repair of damaged stucco and dry rot on the front facade; no changes to any window or door openings or to siding materials.

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