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168 Sickles Ave

Outer Mission, SF 94112 7141039 12 units · 3 fl · 1964

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Outer Mission — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Outer Mission average of 2.6.

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 168 Sickles 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 1964
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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.

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 1964
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1964
Total area10,641 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot7141039
Ownership

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

Mailing address
4439 3rd St San Francisco CA 94124
Last sale
March 31, 2021

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Initial analysis

168 Sickles Avenue is a 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1964 and currently owned by SFHDC Small Sites LLC. The building has undergone significant renovations and maintenance in recent years, including a comprehensive $150,000 remodel in 2021 affecting 9 kitchens and 5 bathrooms, along with electrical system upgrades to improve safety with GFI and AFCI installations in all units. The property completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements.

The building has faced recurring issues with its elevator system, with multiple documented outages between 2009 and 2021, and there were significant water-related problems reported in 2014 involving flooding in the lobby and multiple units. Recent maintenance includes a $51,600 reroofing project completed in 2021 and various window replacements. Fire safety inspections have identified occasional concerns such as blocked exits and issues with extinguishers, though these have generally been promptly corrected. The building's maintenance history shows active responsiveness to both routine maintenance and urgent repairs, with most recent permits and violations being addressed and completed. While the property has experienced some systematic and infrastructure challenges over the years, recent improvements indicate ongoing investment in building maintenance and resident safety.

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Risk rating

How 168 Sickles 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

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
2ndpercentile

Out of 112 buildings in this neighborhood, 110 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
17%
No DBI
violation
83%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 83%
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

168 Sickles Ave event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Jul 06
The doorbell/call box has been non-functional for all units in the building since may 9th, 2026. property management has been notified multiple times via formal work orders, emails, and phone calls over the last two months but has failed to repair or address the issue.this issue has been hugely disruptive, affects the security and safety of all residents, and prevents delivery services from being fulfilled.
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