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292 Williams Ave

Silver Terrace, SF 94124 5405041 2 units · 2 fl · 1906

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 Silver Terrace
Above average
avg 1.5
10
FewerMore

This building has 10 novs (7y), above the Silver Terrace average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 292 Williams 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 1906
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 built1906
Total area1,922 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5405041
Ownership

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

Owner name
Carias Erick A
Mailing address
Po Box 347276 San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
051917

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Initial analysis

The two-story, two-unit multi-family residential building at 292 Williams Ave in Silver Terrace, owned by Erick A Carias, has a complex history dating back to its 1906 construction. Most concerning is an active tenant complaint filed in January 2025, detailing multiple serious issues including lack of heat, removed washing machine plumbing, missing smoke detectors, broken windows, and concerns about an illegal unit in the garage. The building underwent significant electrical improvements in December 2023 with a 200-amp service upgrade, and had deck renovations in 2009 including replacement of rear stairs and deck, completed following a Notice of Violation issued in December 2008 related to unpermitted construction work.

The property has experienced recurring maintenance and safety issues over the years, including a December 2003 complaint about non-working heating and ventilation systems. Fire safety has also been a concern, with several violations noted in January 2019 related to exits, storage, electrical hazards, and emergency lighting. While most of these fire violations were abated, they highlight ongoing safety compliance challenges. The building's maintenance history shows periodic attention to necessary repairs and upgrades, with the most recent being the electrical service upgrade, though the current active tenant complaints suggest persistent habitability concerns that may require further investigation. The property has had multiple 311 calls regarding the surrounding area in early 2025, primarily related to parking enforcement and street cleaning issues, though these are external to the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 292 Williams 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
39th percentile

Out of 71 buildings in this neighborhood, 43 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.

Neighborhood location

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

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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The story over time

292 Williams Ave event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint May 18
Paint peeling on residence of front and side of property
Housing Inspection Services
311 RequestMay 16
Inadequately maintained building exterior

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