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114 Ralston St

Ingleside Heights, SF 94132 7085050 2 units · 2 fl · 1982

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 Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Ingleside Heights average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 114 Ralston St 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 1982
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 1982
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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 built1982
Total area2,764 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot7085050
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Chong Kimmy Lam Trustee 116 Ralston St San Francisco CA 94132
Last sale
July 24, 1987

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 114 Ralston Street in Ingleside Heights, owned by Kimmy Lam Chong Tr, has experienced several concerning issues over recent years, with particular attention needed to November 2024 when multiple sewer-related incidents occurred. Two separate sewage discharge incidents were reported in November 2024, one from a side sewer vent and another from a manhole cover, both requiring field work by the Public Utilities Commission's Sewer Operations team. Additionally, the property has faced recurrent garbage and debris problems, with eight separate reports between October and December 2024 involving abandoned items such as mattresses and furniture, as well as loose garbage and yard waste.

Looking back further, the building's record shows two fire complaints in 2019 regarding hoarding and overgrown vegetation, though both incidents were marked as "No Access To Building" and were closed within several months. The property's recent history suggests ongoing challenges with waste management and sanitation, particularly during the latter part of 2024, when multiple sanitation issues required intervention from various city services. While many of the recent cases have been resolved through official channels, the frequency and nature of these incidents indicate a pattern of maintenance and sanitation challenges that have persisted over time.

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Risk rating

How 114 Ralston St'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
55thpercentile

Out of 45 buildings in this neighborhood, 20 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
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 16%
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

114 Ralston St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Feb 06
Garbage and debris
event parade mess

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