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115 Julian Ave

Inner Mission, SF 94103 3554049 5 units · 2 fl · 1951

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Mission
Above average
avg 2.6
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 115 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 1951
2 or more units
5 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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1951
Total area3,782 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3554049
Ownership

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

Owner name
Scarabosio Family Rev Trust
Mailing address
William&annette Scarabosio 1806 Balboa St San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
022497

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The building at 115 Julian Ave is a 2-story, 5-unit multi-family residential structure built in 1951, currently owned by the Scarabosio Family Rev Trust. This property has a concerning history of safety and maintenance issues, particularly regarding building systems and resident comfort. Most notably, there was a significant gas leak incident in March 2020 that resulted in loss of heat and gas services, which remains listed as active, along with ongoing concerns about window functionality including problems with window latches and weatherproofing. The building underwent mandatory soft-story seismic retrofitting, with work completed and certificate of final completion issued in 2021, though there were earlier violations regarding this requirement.

The property has experienced recurring issues with sanitation and maintenance, as evidenced by multiple tenant complaints in 2020 about trash accumulation, rodent infestations, and garbage management problems. These issues were reportedly exacerbated by improper garbage storage conditions. In 2016, the building faced several building code violations related to fire safety systems, smoke alarms, and egress obstructions, though these were officially abated by August 2016. More recent plumbing issues were documented in late 2021, including concerns about water heater compliance that resulted in canceled permits. The building's maintenance history includes various repairs and upgrades, such as reroofing in 1997, compliance updates in 1988, sidewalk repairs in 2003, and other general maintenance work, though many older permits have expired without clear resolution. During 2023-2024, there have been numerous reports of exterior issues including graffiti, debris, and encampments in the vicinity of the property, though these are not directly related to the building's internal conditions.

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Risk rating

How 115 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
5th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 2261 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
18%
No DBI
violation
82%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Number of units

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 23.7%
Moderate concern 26.8%
Severe concern 49.5%
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

115 Julian Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Oct 22
Encampment
Encampment
311 RequestOct 17
Blocking driveway cite only

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