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181-183 Laidley St

Glen Park, SF 94131 6664014 2 units · 3 fl · 1927

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 181-183 Laidley 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 1927
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 1927
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
Floors3
Year built1927
Total area3,150 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6664014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
181 Laidley St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
June 16, 2006

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181 Laidley St, San Francisco, CA 94131
183 Laidley St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building at 181-183 Laidley Street in Glen Park, owned by Peterkin Aaron E, has a significant history of permit and violation activity. Built in 1927, this flats & duplex building experienced a major unauthorized modification in 2006 when illegal dwelling units with kitchen and bathroom facilities were created in previously designated storage areas below street level. This triggered multiple violation complaints, with the most recent being active as of 2023, though earlier violations related to the unit conversion were officially abated in 2011. The building has undergone several legitimate improvements over the years, including the installation of an EV charging station in 2014, solar panel systems in 2008, and various electrical and plumbing upgrades.

More recently, the property has faced recurring sewer-related issues, with the most recent incidents reported in 2025 (sewage back-up discharge) and March 2024 (flooding). Previous infrastructure work has included reroofing (2005), staircase stucco work (2005), and foundation bolting (1992). The building's permit history shows multiple attempts to address the 2006 violation, with several permits being issued and subsequently expiring between 2006 and 2012, including efforts to legalize the unauthorized modifications by removing kitchens and combining spaces with neighboring units. There is also documentation of a fire escape complaint in 2007, though this was marked as not active shortly thereafter. The property's maintenance record suggests ongoing attention to both improvements and persistent infrastructure challenges, particularly regarding sewer systems, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls related to sewer issues between 2019 and 2025.

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Risk rating

How 181-183 Laidley 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
96thpercentile

Out of 364 buildings in this neighborhood, 15 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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

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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