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180 Joost Ave

Sunnyside, SF 94131 6766024 2 units · 2 fl · 1910

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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 Sunnyside — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.9
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Sunnyside average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 180 Joost 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 1910
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 1910
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 built1910
Total area1,618 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6766024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
178 Joost Ave San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
December 02, 1987

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Initial analysis

180 Joost Avenue is a two-unit residential building located in San Francisco's Sunnyside neighborhood, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Raymond C K Chan. The two-story structure, classified as Flats & Duplex, has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, most notably a comprehensive solar upgrade program in 2023 that included multiple installations of photovoltaic systems ranging from 3.5 to 4.4 kW, along with battery storage systems. Prior to this, the building received attention for basic maintenance with a reroofing project in November 2022 costing over $18,000. Historical records show a structural upgrade to an attached garage was attempted in 1992, though this permit eventually expired.

The property has experienced recurring parking-related issues in 2024, with multiple reports of driveway blockages resulting in citations, particularly during the period from October to December 2024. There were also reports of abandoned vehicles near the property in October 2024. Two infrastructure-related issues were documented in October 2024 regarding missing or downed parking signs, which were subsequently resolved. The only maintenance issue recorded in the building's history was a brief complaint about weeds and grass in June 2008, which was promptly corrected by late July of the same year. The property has no documented tenant buyouts or displacement history at this address, though records show a $9,000 buyout involving two tenants at a different address (75 Mangels Avenue) in July 2015.

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Risk rating

How 180 Joost 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
34thpercentile

Out of 129 buildings in this neighborhood, 85 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
62%
No DBI
violation
38%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood location

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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
Moderate failure risk 38%
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

180 Joost Ave event timeline

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2025
Building Violation (NOV) Aug 26 Serious
Building violation
It is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend, the reinspection as scheduled on this n…
Building Violation (NOV)Aug 26
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