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138-140 Chenery St

Glen Park, SF 94131 6663004 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Glen Park — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Glen Park average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 138-140 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 1900
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.

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 1900
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 built1900
Total area2,465 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6663004
Ownership

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

Mailing address
138 - 140 Chenery St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
July 13, 2006

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138 Chenery St, San Francisco, CA 94131
140 Chenery St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The property at 138-140 Chenery Street in the Glen Park neighborhood is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Joseph P. and Anne C. Crawford. The building has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past two decades, with the most recent substantial work occurring in late 2023 through early 2024, including a major kitchen and bathroom renovation costing $130,000, along with window and door replacements. Earlier improvements include multiple kitchen and bathroom remodels, window upgrades, and electrical improvements, with a notable renovation in 2009-2010 where units were reconfigured and a new two-story extension with garage space was added.

The building experienced a significant event in 2011 when a fire caused damage to the rear third floor, requiring repairs to the roof and siding, along with bathroom remodeling. Other major improvements include foundation work in 2010 and electrical system upgrades, including the installation of EV charging infrastructure in 2015. The property's maintenance history includes regular housing inspections, with a notable complaint in 2015 regarding possible lead paint concerns, though this issue is listed as not active. Recent building upgrades have focused on modernization and safety improvements, including the installation of new sub-panels, smoke detectors, and bathroom facilities. The property has maintained necessary building permits and inspections over the years, with all recent work properly documented through building, plumbing, and electrical permits.

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Risk rating

How 138-140 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

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
97thpercentile

Out of 364 buildings in this neighborhood, 11 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
92%
No DBI
violation
8%
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 age

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

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 8%
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

138-140 Chenery St event timeline

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

2024
Electrical Permit Apr 01
Install new sub panel. kitchen, bathroom hallway living space
Complete
Plumbing PermitMar 14
New plumbing for a bathroom toilet, sink, shower, and kitchen sink.

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