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86 Latona St

Bayview, SF 94124 5357021 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Bayview
At or below average
avg 4.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Bayview average of 4.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 86 Latona St 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
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 built1900
Total area1,630 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5357021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lee Kin Tong & Yu Elaine Ya
Mailing address
229 Hamilton St San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
100913

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 86 Latona Street in Bayview, owned by Lee Kin Tong & Yu Elaine Ya, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900. The property's maintenance history includes several significant improvements, with the most recent major renovation occurring in 2012 when both floors underwent kitchen and bathroom upgrades including new floor tiles and cabinets, at a cost of $8,000. Earlier structural enhancements were completed in 1986, featuring the installation of vinyl siding to the front of the building and repairs to a copper pipe plumbing vent above the roof and gutters. Of particular note is a plumbing incident from 2003 when sewage was reported seeping from the front retaining wall, though this issue was promptly addressed within a week.

In recent months (September-October 2024), there have been multiple reports of street cleanliness issues in the vicinity of the property, including several cases of garbage and debris requiring attention from various city agencies. These reports included instances of bagged garbage, loose debris, and even human waste, though most were resolved without the need for further action. The area has also experienced some infrastructure concerns, with reports of sidewalk defects in September 2024, including lifting due to tree roots, which remains an open issue. Two instances of graffiti were reported in September 2024, one on ATT property and another on a signal box, both of which have been processed according to municipal guidelines. While the building's interior has received consistent maintenance and improvements over the years, as evidenced by the completed permits, the property's immediate surroundings have experienced recurring issues with street cleanliness and sidewalk maintenance recently.

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Risk rating

How 86 Latona St'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
62th percentile

Out of 382 buildings in this neighborhood, 145 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
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 location

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 74.2%
Moderate concern 18.8%
Severe concern 7.0%
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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