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955 Ocean Ave

Ingleside, SF 94112 6946032 4 units · 2 fl · 1957

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 Ingleside
At or below average
avg 1.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Ingleside average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 955 Ocean 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 1957
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1957
Total area3,400 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6946032
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chui David
Mailing address
1193 Church St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
041504

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Initial analysis

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 955 Ocean Avenue in the Ingleside neighborhood, owned by David Chui, was constructed in 1957 and has undergone several significant maintenance and safety-related events over its lifetime. The building's most recent major exterior improvement was a re-roofing project completed in 2017 at a cost of $8,800, following a previous re-roofing in 1993. The property has also seen substantial infrastructure upgrades, including the conversion from overhead to underground electrical service with a 200-amp panel and four meters completed in 2002.

Of particular concern is a significant complaint filed in August 2013 detailing multiple safety and maintenance issues, including problems with working smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, sprinklers, and water damage on the building's exterior. This complaint noted various safety hazards such as an abandoned car with hazardous materials in the parking area, a pile of fecal matter under the main stairs, and multiple structural and maintenance issues including window mold, water leaks, and deteriorating plaster. The building has undergone routine housing inspections in 2000, 2003, 2008, 2010, and most recently in 2013, with various violations noted and subsequently abated. These included issues with fire safety equipment, emergency egress, and general building maintenance. The property has experienced ongoing maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple recent 311 calls in late 2024 primarily related to garbage and debris issues in the vicinity, though these may not directly reflect on the building's interior conditions.

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Risk rating

How 955 Ocean 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
36th percentile

Out of 156 buildings in this neighborhood, 100 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 30.3%
Moderate concern 21.0%
Severe concern 48.7%
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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