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178 Sagamore St

Oceanview, SF 94112 7138021

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 Oceanview — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Oceanview average of 1.3.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 178 Sagamore 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 1911
2 or more units
? units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
Possibly exempt. Built before 1979 but single-unit — single-family homes and condos may be exempt from the SF 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 1911
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
Units
Floors2
Year built1911
Total area1,734 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot7138021
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Godwin Mukulla J Ttee 178 Sagamore St San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 178 Sagamore Street in the Oceanview neighborhood, owned by Mukulla J Godwin Lvg Tr, was constructed in 1911 and has undergone several significant renovations over its lifetime. The building's permit history shows various substantial improvements, including the installation of aluminum windows in 1985, multiple roofing projects in the 1990s, and an attempted horizontal addition in 1991, though several related permits from this period expired. A notable renovation from 1996 involved creating a new den in previously unfinished ground floor space. The property has experienced multiple fire code violations, with the most recent occurring in July 2020, though it was abated the same day. Three fire-related complaints were filed in 2012, with two resulting in violations, and earlier violations in 2011 were corrected.

More recent history shows a concerning pattern of parking-related issues in the vicinity, with multiple citations for blocked driveways, double parking, and abandoned vehicles reported between July and December 2024. An unpermitted deck construction complaint was filed in May 2001 regarding unauthorized work on the rear of the property, though this case is now listed as not active. While the building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep through various permits, including bathroom renovations in 1992 and kitchen work in 1984, the clustering of parking enforcement calls suggests ongoing challenges with vehicle management around the property.

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Risk rating

How 178 Sagamore 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
17thpercentile

Out of 79 buildings in this neighborhood, 66 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
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 37%
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

178 Sagamore St event timeline

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311 Request Apr 15
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