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88 Onondaga Ave

Mission Terrace, SF 94112 6954021C 4 units · 2 fl · 1954

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Mission Terrace — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.3
22
FewerMore

This building has 22 novs (7y), above the Mission Terrace average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 88 Onondaga 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 1954
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 1954
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1954
Total area3,150 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6954021C
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Chan Shall Key & Annie Du, 764 Larchmont Dr Daly City CA 94015
Last sale
December 29, 1992

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Initial analysis

The Chan Family Trust-owned property at 88 Onondaga Ave is a 2-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1954, currently experiencing several ongoing maintenance issues. The most recent building violations from October 2024 include problems with structural maintenance, egress obstructions, inadequate heating in occupied rooms, and insufficient lighting. There is an active complaint from October 2024 regarding hallway lighting, and the building has a significant history of renovations and repairs. Recent work includes substantial bathroom and kitchen renovations in Units 2 and 4 (August-September 2024), while Unit 3 is scheduled for bathroom tile work in December 2024. The property has undergone multiple routine inspections over the years, with some notable concerns including a serious flooding issue in 1997, and various violations in 2001 related to fire safety, security, and sanitation that were resolved within a month. There was an attempt to legalize an unauthorized dwelling unit in 2018, which was cancelled, and a street space permit was issued in 2014. Recent external issues include multiple reports of garbage and debris on the property, particularly in late 2024, as well as several parking enforcement calls for vehicles blocking driveways and parking on sidewalks.

The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of ongoing improvements and repairs, with attention to both interior (bathrooms, kitchens, floors) and exterior (roof repair in 2010) maintenance. However, the most pressing concerns appear to be the active building violations regarding structural maintenance, egress obstruction, and inadequate heating/lighting systems as of October 2024. The property has undergone various routine housing inspections, with most issues being addressed promptly, though some significant problems have persisted over the years. The Chan Family Trust has actively pursued renovation projects in recent years, as evidenced by the substantial permits issued for bathroom and kitchen improvements across multiple units in 2024.

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Risk rating

How 88 Onondaga 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
8thpercentile

Out of 149 buildings in this neighborhood, 137 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
40%
No DBI
violation
60%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Number of units

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

Neighborhood location

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 60%
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

88 Onondaga Ave event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint Jul 28
Washer not woring. tub is not working not able to take a bath.
Housing Inspection Services
Fire ComplaintJun 29
Alarm Systems

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