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395 Faxon Ave

Ingleside, SF 94112 6986001 2 units · 1 fl · 1925

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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
Above average
avg 1.5
23
FewerMore

This building has 23 novs (7y), above the Ingleside average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 395 Faxon 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 1925
2 or more units
2 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors1
Year built1925
Total area1,140 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6986001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Abukhalaf, Hussam
Mailing address
236 West Portal Ave # 251 San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
062416

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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 395 Faxon Avenue, owned by Hussam Abukhalaf, has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues in recent years. Most concerning, as of January 2025, there is an active complaint regarding mold in a bedroom, potentially related to water leaks. This follows from a September 2024 complaint about unauthorized bathroom renovations that allegedly caused water leakage, which resulted in active building violations for work completed without proper permits. The property has a history of unpermitted work, including a 2015 incident involving unauthorized kitchen and bathroom remodeling that triggered multiple building and plumbing complaints. Earlier building modifications include a 1996 permit to convert the property from three to two units, and multiple renovation and repair permits dating back to the 1980s, including water damage repairs and various system upgrades.

Maintenance issues appear to have persisted through recent years, with complaints about garbage and debris reported multiple times between late 2024 and early 2025, though these primarily relate to external conditions rather than building integrity. A sewage backup incident was reported and resolved in November 2024, and there have been several parking-related enforcement actions near the property. Historical records show a significant tenant buyout at 406 Faxon Avenue in 2019 involving three tenants and totaling $60,000, though this is for a different building at the same address. The property has undergone various improvements over the years, including a recent shower wall replacement in October 2024, and several completed renovations in 2015 that included kitchen and bathroom updates. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with water-related issues and compliance with permitting requirements, with the most pressing current concerns being the active complaints about mold and water damage as of early 2025.

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Risk rating

How 395 Faxon 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
17th percentile

Out of 156 buildings in this neighborhood, 129 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
55%
No DBI
violation
45%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 29.9%
Moderate concern 27.5%
Severe concern 42.6%
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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The story over time

395 Faxon Ave event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit May 28
Replace existing gas line for stove, no changes
Complete
Building PermitMay 27
Remove overhead structure. install sheetrock in garage walls. comply with nov #202653280

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