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231-233 Jules Ave

Ingleside, SF 94112 6940012 2 units · 2 fl

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 Ingleside — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.6
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Ingleside average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 231-233 Jules 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 unknown
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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
Unknown
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Coverage unclear. AB 1482 turns on the certificate-of-occupancy date and property type — confirm the year the building was completed.

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 built
Total area1,922 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6940012
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
945 Taraval St #232 San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
December 20, 2013

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233 Jules Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
231 Jules Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 231-233 Jules Ave in the Ingleside neighborhood, owned by Helene Lau, has undergone significant modifications and improvements over the past two decades. The property, classified as a Flats & Duplex building, completed major renovations between 2014-2016, including the legalization of additional living spaces at the ground floor (two bedrooms, three bathrooms, laundry area, study room & living room), installation of a 200-amp electrical service with two meters, and comprehensive plumbing upgrades including new gas piping systems and bathroom facilities. A street space and sidewalk repair was also completed in 2015.

The building has experienced recurring fire safety compliance issues, with multiple violations documented between 2019 and 2024 related to fire code violations, alarm systems, extinguishers, and sprinkler/standpipe systems. Most recently, in November 2024, violations were issued for doors/blocked open conditions, sprinkler system maintenance, and emergency lighting repairs, though these were subsequently abated. The property has also experienced infrastructure maintenance work, such as reroofing in 2006 and sidewalk sewer pipe replacement in 2014. A building complaint was filed in September 2014 regarding unauthorized permit work and excavation, though this complaint is currently listed as not active. The building's recent history (2024-2025) shows numerous parking and street maintenance issues, including multiple reports of sidewalk parking and cleaning concerns, though most of these cases were resolved without citation.

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Risk rating

How 231-233 Jules 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
60thpercentile

Out of 156 buildings in this neighborhood, 62 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
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 26%
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

231-233 Jules Ave event timeline

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

2026
Building Violation (NOV) Mar 30 Serious
Observed fire damage on siding at rear of structure, ground floor monthly monitoring fee section 110a table 1a-k
DBI ComplaintMar 30
Fire debris out front

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