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106-108 Sadowa St

Oceanview, SF 94112 7113009 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 Oceanview
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Oceanview average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 106-108 Sadowa 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 1900
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 built1900
Total area2,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot7113009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Li Allan
Mailing address
748 Prague St San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
022118

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108 Sadowa St, San Francisco, CA 94112
106 Sadowa St, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Initial analysis

The property at 106-108 Sadowa Street in Oceanview is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1900 and owned by Allan Li. The building's history shows several significant events, particularly between 2007-2012, when the property faced multiple code enforcement issues. In 2007, a major violation was documented regarding unauthorized construction of a detached 25ft x 30ft structure with a 10ft shed roof at the rear of the property, which initiated abatement proceedings. This led to multiple permits including one for removal of the illegal structure (PA# 200705161418) and another for replacing an existing staircase and windows (PA# 200706053066). The violations were finally abated in 2013 following a director hearing in February 2012.

The building has undergone several renovations, including a reroofing project in 2005 valued at $5,800. More recently, there have been recurring sewer-related issues, with two documented sewage back-up discharges from the side sewer vent in 2024 (September and December). A 2008 complaint highlighted various unit deficiencies including inadequate electrical outlets, delayed hot water delivery, water drainage issues, inadequate exterior lighting, and heating problems, though all were marked as "Not Active" by May 2009. The property has experienced multiple parking-related incidents in the surrounding area, with the most recent complaints occurring in 2023-2024, though these are not directly related to the building's condition or habitability. The building's recent history (post-2013) shows fewer major violations, though the recurring sewer issues in 2024 may indicate ongoing infrastructure concerns.

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Risk rating

How 106-108 Sadowa 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

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
46th percentile

Out of 79 buildings in this neighborhood, 43 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 64.9%
Moderate concern 16.3%
Severe concern 18.8%
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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