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139 Cayuga Ave

Mission Terrace, SF 94112 6786029 2 units · 2 fl · 1941

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 Mission Terrace — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Mission Terrace average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 139 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 1941
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 1941
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 built1941
Total area1,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6786029
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
150 Ocean Ave San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 139 Cayuga Avenue in Mission Terrace was constructed in 1941 and is currently owned by Fiorella Talenti. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, including two complete roofing projects in 1990 and 2008 (the latter costing $11,500), and a substantial electrical upgrade in 2008 that included a new 100-amp service, meter, and load center. A concerning series of building complaints was filed in 1998, documenting multiple maintenance issues such as loose kitchen sink tiles, a broken doorbell, mildew/mold in walls, carpet damage, loose kitchen floor linoleum, and rodent infestation; while this complaint is currently listed as "Not Active," it is worth noting that no recent building inspections or permits addressing these issues are on record.

The property has experienced some recent localized incidents of concern, particularly in late 2024, with multiple reports of garbage and debris, including instances of human waste and needles near the property. Between December 2024 and January 2025, there were at least nine 311 calls related to various types of street and sidewalk cleaning needs, most of which were resolved without requiring additional work. A fire-related incident was recorded in August 2015 involving a downed power line, though there were no civilian injuries reported in connection with this event. The building's documented history shows regular maintenance and some infrastructure upgrades over the years, but it has encountered ongoing challenges with waste management and debris in its immediate vicinity, particularly in recent months.

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Risk rating

How 139 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

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
62ndpercentile

Out of 149 buildings in this neighborhood, 57 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
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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.

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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 29%
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

139 Cayuga Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 22
Toters left out 24x7
Litter Receptacle Maintenance
311 RequestFeb 24
Toters left out 24x7

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