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5 Chilton Ave

Glen Park, SF 94131 6738031

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 5 Chilton Ave 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
? units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
N/A
Possibly exempt. Built before 1979 but single-unit — single-family homes and condos may be exempt from the SF 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
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Units
Floors
Year built1908
Total area722 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6738031
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Lesley Joan Kinnear, Ttee 5 Chilton Ave San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The property at 7 Chilton Avenue in Glen Park, a multi-family residential building dating back to 1908, is currently owned by the Lesley Joan Kinnear Revocable Trust. The building's most significant recent maintenance work includes a sewer line replacement project from the foundation to beneath the home and garage, which was permitted in October 2024. The property and its immediate vicinity have experienced numerous sanitation challenges in late 2024, with multiple reports of human waste/urine on the street and sidewalk between November and December 2024, though these cases were subsequently resolved. There are also ongoing concerns regarding sidewalk and street conditions, with a sidewalk defect and general cleaning issue reported in July 2024 and April 2024, respectively, that remain open as of the latest available data.

The building's exterior and surrounding area have faced various maintenance and safety issues over the past few years. Two incidents of weed and grass violations were recorded in late 2019 and early 2020, resulting in one citation and one correction. Street infrastructure concerns have been documented, including a flickering street light (resolved in June 2024), an abandoned vehicle case (resolved in October 2024), and parking issues. The property has experienced some historical fire safety incidents, though notably, there were no civilian injuries reported in a 2019 incident involving arcing electrical equipment. While some issues have been addressed through city services, several matters remain open and represent ongoing maintenance challenges in the immediate area.

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Risk rating

How 5 Chilton Ave'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
63rdpercentile

Out of 364 buildings in this neighborhood, 135 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
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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 permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings 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 16%
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

5 Chilton Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Oct 14
Public utilities commission
sewer request for service
311 RequestAug 08
No parking

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