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93 Lee Ave

Ingleside, SF 94112 7019001A 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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 Ingleside — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Ingleside average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 93 Lee 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 1907
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 1907
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 built1907
Total area2,750 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot7019001A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Ruici Chen Zhao, Trustee 93 Lee Ave San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
April 23, 1990

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 93 Lee Avenue, located in the Ingleside neighborhood, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1907 and currently owned by Ruici Chen Zhao Revocable Trust. The property has undergone several maintenance and improvement projects over the years, including garage demolition (1993), application of Alcoa siding (1986), and most recently, repairs and painting of damaged sidings in 2016. The building has experienced multiple fire safety inspections over the past decade, with violations noted in 2017 (multiple fire code violations) and 2022 (alarm systems violation), though there have been no fire incidents with civilian injuries reported.

Recent activity around the property has centered primarily on parking enforcement issues, with multiple complaints about sidewalk parking and driveway blocking, particularly during late 2024 through early 2025, though enforcement officers were often unable to locate the offending vehicles. Additional recent issues include a burnt-out street light (resolved January 2025) and various public works requests, including one for garbage and debris removal in December 2024. The building's fire safety history shows some concern, with two previous exit blockage complaints (2007 and 2008) and a 2010 uncategorized complaint that was promptly corrected. A nearby tenant buyout occurred in September 2016 for two tenants at 47 Brighton Avenue, with a buyout amount of $38,000.

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Risk rating

How 93 Lee 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
65thpercentile

Out of 156 buildings in this neighborhood, 55 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
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood location

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12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 24%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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93 Lee Ave event timeline

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2023
311 Request Sep 04
Bulky items
Mattress

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