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166 South Park

Financial District South, SF 94107 3775070 2 units · 2 fl · 1912

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Financial District South — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.0
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Financial District South average of 1.0.

We don't rank this building against its neighbors. The model's estimates for Financial District South sit too close together for an ordering between them to mean anything.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 166 South Park 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 1912
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
SPD
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 1912
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1912
Total area4,485 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3775070
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Michael J & Martha A Kirsch 6615 Legend Vista Reno NV 89511
Last sale
May 02, 1994

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Initial analysis

The Kirsch Family Trust owns this two-unit, mixed-use building at 166 South Park Avenue in the Financial District South, which was constructed in 1912 and features a ground-floor commercial space with residential units above. The building has undergone several significant improvements since the early 1990s, including a rear fire escape conversion, a $14,000 parapet project, and a seismic upgrade costing over $51,000, all completed in 1994, as well as interior revisions and storefront modifications in 1990. More recent fire alarm system activations have been documented, with the most recent complaints in 2024 (August and May) and a history of similar incidents dating back to 2010, though all were marked as "Condition Corrected" with no reported injuries from any fire-related incidents.

The property is currently facing several neighborhood challenges, with multiple 311 calls between December 2024 and January 2025 reporting various street and sidewalk issues, including instances of human waste, graffiti, and blocked sidewalks due to scooters. These exterior maintenance issues have triggered multiple service responses from the Department of Public Works and other agencies. Additionally, there is an active permit application on record to convert a second-story residential unit to commercial space, which could represent a significant change to the building's use and character. While the building has experienced typical urban issues over the years, the most pressing concerns currently appear to be related to the immediate street environment rather than the building's structural or safety systems.

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Risk rating

How 166 South Park'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
Not rated

We don't rank this building against its neighbors. The model's estimates within Financial District South sit too close together for an ordering between them to mean anything.

Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Construction type (C)

The building's construction type on file, which affects its maintenance risk profile.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 15%
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

166 South Park event timeline

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2026
311 Request Feb 18
311 service request
Encampment

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