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148-152 Julian Ave

Inner Mission, SF 94103 3554033 3 units · 3 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 Inner Mission
At or below average
avg 2.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 148-152 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 1907
2 or more units
3 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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area3,480 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3554033
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wickens Andrew
Mailing address
148 Julian Ave San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
081121

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148 Julian Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103
150 Julian Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103
152 Julian Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 148-152 Julian Ave in the Inner Mission, owned by Andrew Wickens, was constructed in 1907 and has undergone various maintenance and improvement projects over the years. The most recent significant work includes a bathroom addition completed in 2022, which involved both plumbing and electrical updates. The building has seen substantial infrastructure improvements, including water line replacement (2018), house trap replacement (2013), and solar panel installation (2012). Historical records show earlier renovations, such as a kitchen remodel in 2007 and various electrical upgrades including a 2006 installation of a 200-amp electrical service.

The property experienced multiple building violations and complaints in the early 2000s, primarily related to safety and maintenance issues, including problems with stairs, handrails, windows, and lead paint concerns. These violations were generally addressed and abated by late 2003 through November 2004. More recent inspections (2008, 2011) and maintenance records show fewer major issues, with the last known fire inspection in 2021 recording no merit for a blocked exit complaint. The building has maintained compliance with various safety requirements, though recent 311 calls from late 2024 illustrate ongoing challenges with exterior maintenance and street cleanliness around the property, including reports of debris, abandoned furniture, and graffiti on the sidewalk. Two minor fire-related incidents were recorded, with no injuries reported, including a smoke scare and a false alarm.

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Risk rating

How 148-152 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

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
69th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 738 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

Building age

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

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 47.5%
Moderate concern 18.5%
Severe concern 34.1%
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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148-152 Julian Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 08
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestMay 08
Garbage and debris

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