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137-141 San Jose Ave

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3644015A 3 units · 3 fl · 1900

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Mission — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.7
23
FewerMore

This building has 23 novs (7y), above 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 137-141 San Jose 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 1900
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1900
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area4,260 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3644015A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Chiu Katherine Trustee 15 Melra Ct San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
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137 San Jose Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
139 San Jose Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
141 San Jose Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 137-141 San Jose Avenue in the Inner Mission, owned by the Chiu Family Trust, was constructed in 1900 and spans three stories. The property experienced a significant incident in April 2016 when it sustained fire damage to the south property line wall, resulting in multiple notices of violation and subsequent emergency repairs costing $3,000. This violation was officially abated by August 2016, during which time the building underwent a 200-amp electrical service upgrade and received a reroofing project valued at $17,500. The building's maintenance history shows attention to structural elements, with earlier work including rear porch wood beam and column repairs in 1984, and porch and stair replacements proposed in 1988-1989.

Recent activity at the property has been minimal, with the most recent building permit from July 2018 for street space usage. External to the building itself, there have been various 311 calls regarding the surrounding area, primarily related to street cleaning issues and waste management between 2019 and 2024. Notably, there was a series of general cleaning and waste removal calls in 2021-2022, including reports of human or animal waste. An abandoned vehicle report from 2019 and a sidewalk defect complaint from 2014 (regarding tree root damage) were also addressed, though the sidewalk issue was determined not to require action. The building's documented history suggests responsive maintenance to address both emergency situations and routine upkeep, with all major violations having been resolved within a reasonable timeframe.

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Risk rating

How 137-141 San Jose 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
54thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1095 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
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
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 (ZIP code)

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

Neighborhood location

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

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 35%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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137-141 San Jose Ave event timeline

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311 Request Mar 12
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