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108 Wayland St

Portola, SF 94134 6048014 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 Portola
At or below average
avg 1.8
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Portola average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 108 Wayland 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
NC2
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 area2,295 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6048014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chiu Kenneth & Lam Suzanne
Mailing address
670 Victoria St San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
101620

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 108 Wayland Street in Portola, owned by Kenneth Chiu and Suzanne Lam, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900. The property has undergone significant recent improvements, including a major renovation completed in 2019-2020 that involved kitchen and bathroom remodels, as well as the addition of a bathroom in the lower unit, with all related building, plumbing, and electrical permits properly obtained and completed. There were some concerning incidents prior to this work, with complaints filed in 2019 and early 2020 regarding unpermitted construction work and illegal unit concerns, though these cases are now listed as not active.

The property has experienced multiple maintenance and safety-related issues in recent years, particularly in 2024. These include reports of garbage and debris on several occasions (January, December, and July), graffiti on public poles (December 2024 and May 2024), and concerns about a damaged side sewer vent cover (August 2024). An electrical issue was addressed in 2017 when repairs were made to the electric meter panel. The most recent permit activity shows no outstanding building or construction work as of October 2023. While many of the recent 311 calls have been resolved promptly, they predominantly relate to street maintenance issues rather than building-specific concerns, suggesting ongoing attention is required for general property upkeep.

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Risk rating

How 108 Wayland 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
29th percentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 181 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.

Building age

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 59.0%
Moderate concern 24.5%
Severe concern 16.5%
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

108 Wayland St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Mar 25
Overgrown tree
blocking sidewalk
311 RequestMar 25
Garbage and debris

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