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118-120 Peabody St

Visitacion Valley, SF 94134 6305004 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Visitacion Valley — not a forecast
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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 118-120 Peabody 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 1908
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1908
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area2,100 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6305004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Jue Rong Song, Et Al 120 Peabody St San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
December 04, 1998

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118 Peabody St, San Francisco, CA 94134
120 Peabody St, San Francisco, CA 94134
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 118-120 Peabody Street in Visitacion Valley, owned by Song Jue Rong, was constructed in 1908 and has undergone several significant modifications and faced various compliance issues over the years. Most notably, the property experienced major compliance problems in 2004-2005 when unauthorized construction work was discovered, including the installation of two kitchens on the ground floor and associated electrical and plumbing work, which led to multiple Notices of Violation (NOV) and legal proceedings. These illegal modifications were eventually addressed, and in 2004, the property underwent some legalization work including the installation of new electrical receptacles in the kitchen.

In recent developments, the property has shown positive improvements with the planned installation of solar power systems, with two permits issued in October and December 2024 for installing solar PV modules and energy storage units, totaling approximately 9.3 kW capacity. However, the building has also faced some recurring maintenance and compliance challenges, including a 2024 fire complaint regarding combustible materials (which was corrected), and multiple 311 calls in late 2024 related to parking issues, sidewalk usage, and a sewage backup incident. The property underwent reroofing work in 2010 and had previous electrical system upgrades in 2001, suggesting ongoing maintenance efforts by the current owner. While many historical compliance issues have been resolved, including a 2004 violation regarding a hazardous bathroom window condition, the recent solar installations indicate a commitment to improving the building's infrastructure, though some maintenance and parking management issues persist.

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Risk rating

How 118-120 Peabody 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
28thpercentile

Out of 214 buildings in this neighborhood, 154 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building 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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 21%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

118-120 Peabody St event timeline

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

2024
Electrical Permit Dec 06
Solarapp+ approval: sa20241024-2454-113-7-b - installing 11 roof-mounted solar pv modules, 405 watts per module, total no. of rating 4.455 kw. including 1 energy storage unit, with 13.5 kwh each in capacity. pv install 4.4kw, 11 modules, 1 ess, (n) 225amp sub panel
Complete
Electrical PermitOct 24
Solarapp+ approval: sa20241024-2454-113-7-a - installing 12 roof-mounted solar pv modules, 405 watts per module, total no. of rating 4.86 kw. including 1 energy storage unit, with 13.5 kwh each in capacity. pv install 4.8kw, 12 modules, 1 ess, (n) 225amp sub panel

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