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140 Julian Ave

Inner Mission, SF 94103 3554032A 21 units · 3 fl · 1924

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Mission — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.7
0
FewerMore

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

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 140 Julian 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 1924
2 or more units
21 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
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 1924
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
Units21
Floors3
Year built1924
Total area15,360 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3554032A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
2120 Market St Ste 100 San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 21-unit apartment building at 140 Julian Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Mission district, owned by Del-camp Investments Inc and built in 1924, has undergone significant improvements over recent years, with all apartments receiving modern renovations, including units 207, 103, 302, 201, and 303 undergoing kitchen and bathroom updates between 2017 and 2024. Most notably, there are recent fire safety concerns, with open violations as of December 2023 related to sleeping area requirements, though a fire escape violation from October 2023 has been abated. The building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016, demonstrating compliance with important seismic safety requirements.

Recent maintenance history shows regular updates to building systems and individual units, including a new steam heat boiler installation in 2011, multiple window replacements, and comprehensive unit renovations bringing electrical systems up to current code. However, there have been recurring fire safety issues, with multiple fire alarm system complaints and violations between 2013 and 2023, including a sleeping area violation in December 2023. The building has experienced various maintenance challenges over the years, as evidenced by historical complaints, including a heating outage in 2011 and a significant sewage leak in 1997. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 indicate ongoing issues with the surrounding area, including reports of garbage, debris, and encampments, though these external issues do not directly reflect on the building's internal conditions.

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Risk rating

How 140 Julian 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

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
5thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 2261 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
19%
No DBI
violation
81%
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.

Building size

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 81%
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

140 Julian Ave event timeline

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

2025
DBI Complaint Nov 24
No violations. 604 and smoke/co alarm affidavits received.
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