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44 Leland Ave

Visitacion Valley, SF 94134 6248012 2 units · 2 fl · 1916

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 Visitacion Valley
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Visitacion Valley average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 44 Leland 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
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 built1916
Total area1,780 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6248012
Ownership

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

Owner name
Tu Linh Ngoc
Mailing address
945 Taraval St #638 San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
022801

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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 44 Leland Ave in Visitacion Valley, owned by Tu Linh Ngoc, has a documented history dating back to 1916. The building experienced significant quality-of-life and safety issues in 2014, when multiple violations were recorded including a cockroach infestation, mold and mildew problems, non-compliant water heater conditions, missing carbon monoxide alarms, insecure security bars, and floor covering issues. These violations were formally addressed and abated by February 2015 through various repairs, including the installation of carbon monoxide and smoke alarms, removal of security bars, and water heater improvements. More recent concerns include a sewage backup incident from the side sewer vent in November 2024, and previous flooding issues in 2014 related to clogged exterior drains.

The property has undergone several improvements over the years, with the most recent significant modification being the installation of a powered door operator for accessible business entry in 2019, costing $2,000. Between 1991-1992, various renovations were completed including window replacements, bathroom tile updates, and modifications to utility areas. The building experienced maintenance challenges in 2024, with multiple reports of garbage and debris issues near the property, and there was a resolution to a potentially hazardous tree situation in October 2024. While the building's recent history shows improved compliance with safety requirements, as evidenced by the timely correction of the 2018 fire alarm system issue, the property continues to experience periodic maintenance challenges as shown by recent 311 calls regarding exterior conditions and infrastructure matters.

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Risk rating

How 44 Leland 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
30th percentile

Out of 214 buildings in this neighborhood, 150 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

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 73.4%
Moderate concern 18.1%
Severe concern 8.5%
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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44 Leland Ave event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Dec 14
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