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141-145 Julian Ave

Inner Mission, SF 94103 3554045 8 units · 3 fl · 1908

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Mission
At or below average
avg 2.6
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 141-145 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 1908
2 or more units
8 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
Units8
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area6,060 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3554045
Ownership

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

Owner name
Willie J & Kathleen A H Kin
Mailing address
Willie Joe & Kathleen Ann H 141 Julian Ave San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
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143 Julian Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103
141 Julian Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103
145 Julian Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

141-145 Julian Avenue is an eight-unit, three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1908, currently owned by Willie J & Kathleen A H Kin in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood. The most pressing current issue is significant fire damage, with an active complaint filed in April 2024. A building permit was filed on October 23, 2024, to address structural repairs from this fire, rebuild fire egress stairs to match original design, and remove an unpermitted rear garage structure. The building has a documented history of safety and maintenance concerns, particularly in 2016-2017 when multiple violations were addressed simultaneously, including issues with smoke alarms, interior paint, weatherproofing, fire safety, combustible storage, and an obstructed egress. In 2019, the building faced additional challenges with temporary vacancy, safety concerns regarding fire escape stairs, and garage-related issues.

The property has undergone several structural and safety improvements over the years, including the replacement of a wooden utility ladder with a metal one in 2016 and various street space permits. There was a notable cluster of encampment-related complaints in late 2024 and early 2025, with multiple reports between December 2024 and January 2025, though these were addressed and resolved by DPW cleaning services. Historical complaints from 2003-2019 indicate ongoing attention to building maintenance, fire safety, and basic habitability standards, with most violations being resolved through proper permits and inspections, particularly following the 2016-2017 period of regulatory scrutiny.

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Risk rating

How 141-145 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
15th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 2023 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
36%
No DBI
violation
64%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 34.4%
Moderate concern 46.2%
Severe concern 19.3%
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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141-145 Julian Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 25
Encampment
Encampment
311 RequestMay 25
Garbage and debris

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