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372 Capitol Ave

Oceanview, SF 94112 7107025 2 units · 2 fl · 1913

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Oceanview
Above average
avg 1.4
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Oceanview average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 372 Capitol 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 1913
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1913
Total area1,670 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot7107025
Ownership

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

Owner name
Luo Li Man
Mailing address
372 Capitol Ave San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
082610

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 372 Capitol Ave in the Oceanview neighborhood, owned by Luo Li Man, is a 1913 flats-and-duplex structure that has undergone some significant recent maintenance work. Most notably, in March 2023, a $12,000 reroofing project was completed, involving the installation of flat roof materials including TA Torch and fiberglass components. This work followed earlier concerning conditions when multiple violations were documented in March 2023, including issues with lead paint hazards and a damaged east-side fence. These violations were significant due to their potential health impact, particularly regarding lead paint safety concerns, but were all promptly addressed and officially abated by April 18, 2023, within approximately one month of being reported.

More recent history of the property shows multiple municipal service calls between November 2024 and January 2025, primarily related to street cleaning and lighting issues. There have been several reports of garbage and debris requiring cleanup, with at least two calls during December 2024 specifically mentioning bagged or boxed garbage. Street lighting problems were also noted, with burnt-out lights requiring attention in both December 2024 and January 2025. Parking enforcement was called to the area at least twice in late 2024, resulting in citations for illegal parking and driveway blocking. While these issues occurred after the lead paint and fence violations were resolved, they primarily relate to street and sidewalk conditions rather than the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 372 Capitol 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
23th percentile

Out of 79 buildings in this neighborhood, 61 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
66%
No DBI
violation
34%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 54.1%
Moderate concern 33.0%
Severe concern 12.9%
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

372 Capitol Ave event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit Mar 30
Reroofing. flat roof, install 6 ta torch 180#, install 1-base fiberglass 28#
$12,000 · Complete
Building Violation (NOV)Mar 13
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