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99 Caine Ave

Ingleside, SF 94112 7047032 3 units · 2 fl · 1909

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 99 Caine 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 1909
2 or more units
3 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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1909
Total area2,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot7047032
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kwok Leung Wong/Qiao Shi Zh
Mailing address
Kwok Leung Wong & Qiao Shi 883 27Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
082218

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42 Lakeview Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
36 Lakeview Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
99 Caine Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Initial analysis

The property at 99 Caine Ave is a three-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Ingleside neighborhood. Built in 1909 and currently owned by Kwok Leung Wong/qiao Shi Zh, the building has undergone significant renovations and faced various challenges over the years. Most notably, in 2005, serious safety concerns were documented, including issues with the building's stucco facade, a dangerously deteriorated detached garage, and precarious store entrance gates, which led to multiple violations and abatement proceedings. These violations were ultimately resolved by July 2005, coinciding with the garage's demolition that same year. The property has since undergone substantial improvements, including a comprehensive electrical upgrade to 200-amp service with four meters in 2016, complete rewiring throughout the building, and extensive renovations to both upstairs and downstairs living spaces in 2017, including bathroom additions, kitchen remodeling, and insulation upgrades totaling $78,000.

The building has experienced several periods of concern regarding vacancy status, with violations recorded in 2012 and 2013 for failing to comply with the Vacant or Abandoned Building Ordinance. More recently, there have been multiple complaints about excessive noise at the property throughout late 2024, which remains unresolved as of October 2024. There was also a carbon monoxide incident noted in the fire incident records, though no civilian injuries were reported. Recent building maintenance has generally improved the property's condition, but the continuing noise complaints suggest some ongoing challenges with resident comfort. The most recent significant building permit activity was in 2017, with no major structural work reportedly undertaken since then, though multiple recent 311 calls regarding the property have primarily related to parking enforcement and noise issues rather than building condition concerns.

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Risk rating

How 99 Caine 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
62th percentile

Out of 156 buildings in this neighborhood, 59 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 71.6%
Moderate concern 11.1%
Severe concern 17.2%
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

99 Caine Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request May 20
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestMay 03
Garbage and debris

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