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68 Cayuga Ave

Mission Terrace, SF 94112 6752021 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 Mission Terrace
Above average
avg 2.3
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Mission Terrace average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 68 Cayuga 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 1900
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area1,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6752021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Obriain Seosamh
Mailing address
1485 Bayshore Blvd #mbn 178 San Francisco CA 94124
Last sale
120114

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Initial analysis

68 Cayuga Avenue is a 2-unit residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Seosamh Obriain. The two-story flats/duplex structure has undergone numerous repairs and renovations over the past two decades, with the most recent significant work occurring in 2021-2023, including siding repairs, window replacements, and kitchen and bathroom remodeling. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly related to water damage and electrical concerns, with multiple complaints about leaks, including a notable case of ceiling leaks affecting electrical fixtures in 2009-2010, and more recently in 2024.

The property has faced several regulatory challenges, including multiple Notices of Violation (NOVs) between 2022 and 2023 regarding lead safety concerns (clean-up standards, signage, containment systems) that were ultimately abated. There have also been historical issues with unauthorized basement modifications, including a 2009 complaint about an illegal unit with inadequate safety features and unapproved utilities, though some of these concerns were addressed through subsequent permits. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing exterior issues, with multiple permits for siding repairs and roof maintenance, though recent 311 calls in 2024 indicate ongoing concerns with garbage and debris management around the property. Additional historical issues include electrical inspection needs after flooding in 2004, various plumbing repairs, and multiple instances of garbage management complaints between 2009 and 2025.

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Risk rating

How 68 Cayuga 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

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
50th percentile

Out of 149 buildings in this neighborhood, 74 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 79.5%
Moderate concern 16.5%
Severe concern 4.0%
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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The story over time

68 Cayuga Ave event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Sep 06
Bulky items
Furniture
311 RequestJul 04
General cleaning

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