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2006-2010 Palou Ave

Silver Terrace, SF 94124 5318004 2 units · 2 fl · 1916

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Silver Terrace
Above average
avg 1.5
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Silver Terrace average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2006-2010 Palou 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 1916
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1916
Total area1,765 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5318004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Nwihim Adolphus C N & Rosem
Mailing address
1325 Laguna St Apt 5 San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
123003

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2008 Palou Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
2006 Palou Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
2010 Palou Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
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Initial analysis

Located in the Silver Terrace neighborhood, this 2-unit multi-family residential building at 2006-2010 Palou Avenue is a 2-story flats and duplex structure built in 1916, currently owned by Nwihim Adolphus C N & Rosem. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, with the most recent being a substantial reroofing project completed in 2023 at a cost of $19,500. In 2022, the building experienced safety concerns when a vehicle collided with the outdoor stairs, requiring repairs to the staircase landing and handrails, which were subsequently completed. The building has a history of various repairs and improvements, including bathroom renovations in 2001, foundation repairs in 2002, and electrical system upgrades in 2002 when smoke detectors were installed. A notable period of maintenance issues occurred in 2004-2005, with multiple complaints regarding sewage problems, leaks, and mold/mildew in interior surfaces, though these were resolved by June 2022.

The building's permit and violation history reveals a pattern of deferred maintenance and code compliance issues, including unauthorized construction of a rear structure exceeding 100 square feet, though this was eventually addressed and closed. The property once faced significant interior environment challenges, including mold/mildew problems and plumbing issues, particularly evident in 1994 with complaints about electrical problems and sewage issues. More recent maintenance appears to show improved attention to building upkeep, with several completed repairs and updates in the past decade. The surrounding area has experienced recent sanitation issues, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in late 2024 regarding abandoned furniture, mattresses, and other debris, though these were primarily external to the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 2006-2010 Palou 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
27th percentile

Out of 71 buildings in this neighborhood, 52 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
55%
No DBI
violation
45%
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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Neighborhood location

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 50.5%
Moderate concern 35.6%
Severe concern 13.9%
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

2006-2010 Palou Ave event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit Apr 14
Reroofing
$19,500 · Issued

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