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249 Chenery St

Glen Park, SF 94131 6690039 2 units · 3 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 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 249 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 1908
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 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
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area1,750 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6690039
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
249 Chenery St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
February 09, 1994

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Initial analysis

The two-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 249 Chenery Street in Glen Park, owned by Noel Daniels and constructed in 1908, has undergone several significant improvements and faced some notable issues over its history. The property has seen regular maintenance and upgrades, including deck repairs in 2017 ($2,000), street scaffold use in 2010, reroofing in 1997, a ground floor apartment remodel in 1994, and major horizontal extension work in 1987. However, there were some concerning events in February 2017 when complaints were filed regarding unauthorized remodeling work being conducted by the owner without permits, including loud construction during early morning hours and painting with uncontrolled fumes, which affected the lower-level tenant in the adjacent unit. These complaints coincided with the owner's subsequent permitted deck repairs.

The building's recent history (2016-2024) has been marked by various infrastructure and maintenance issues, particularly concerning the surrounding area, with multiple reports of parking violations, blocked driveways, and abandoned vehicles between 2018 and 2022. There were also two pavement defect complaints in September 2016 that required attention. A notable incident occurred in February 2017 when complaints were filed regarding water leakage from light fixtures and issues with rotting materials, though these complaints do not appear to have been conclusively resolved through the inspections process. The most recent building-related incident was a debris/furniture issue reported in October 2024, which was subsequently resolved by Recology.

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Risk rating

How 249 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
72ndpercentile

Out of 364 buildings in this neighborhood, 102 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
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.

Building age

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 13%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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