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124-126 Chenery St

Glen Park, SF 94131 6663002 2 units · 2 fl · 1926

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 Glen Park
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 124-126 Chenery 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 1926
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 built1926
Total area4,698 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6663002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Laura Bellows & David Alan
Mailing address
Living Trust 126 Chenery St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
081511

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124 Chenery St, San Francisco, CA 94131
126 Chenery St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The property at 124-126 Chenery Street is a two-unit multi-family residential building located in Glen Park, owned by Laura Bellows and David Alan. Built in 1926, this two-story flats and duplex structure has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent major upgrade being the installation of a residential solar system with 15 PV modules (6.675 kW) scheduled for 2025. Notably, the building experienced three sewer-related incidents in late 2023 and November 2024, with the most recent being a 4-inch sewer vent backup in December 2023.

The building has seen substantial renovations and maintenance work, particularly in 2008-2009 when Unit #124 underwent comprehensive remodeling including the addition of two bathrooms, two bedrooms, and garage modifications at a cost of $160,000. This renovation period also included the installation of new furnaces for both units, electrical improvements, and plumbing updates. Earlier improvements include reroofing work completed in 2016 ($15,000), window replacements in 2001 (32 vinyl windows), and deck repairs in 2005. The building's maintenance history shows attention to both safety features and modern upgrades, including a grid-tied PV system installed in 2015 (3.36 kW), though some permits from earlier years (such as stair repairs in 2005 and window replacements in 2001) show as expired rather than completed. The property had two housing complaints in 1998-1999 related to water damage and possible illegal unit concerns, both of which were resolved.

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Risk rating

How 124-126 Chenery 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
78th percentile

Out of 364 buildings in this neighborhood, 80 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 83.8%
Moderate concern 11.4%
Severe concern 4.7%
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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124-126 Chenery St event timeline

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2026
Plumbing Permit Jun 01
Work category: 1p; sewer and house trap replacement
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