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159-161 Sickles Ave

Outer Mission, SF 94112 7145069B 2 units · 2 fl · 1945

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 Outer Mission
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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 159-161 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 1945
2 or more units
2 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1945
Total area2,250 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot7145069B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Valencia Jimmy
Mailing address
159 Sickles Ave San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
092205

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159 Sickles Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
161 Sickles Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 159-161 Sickles Avenue, owned by Jimmy Valencia, was constructed in 1945 and is classified as a Flats & Duplex structure with two stories. The property has experienced several significant events, most notably a major regulatory issue in 2004 when an illegal third dwelling unit was created in the garage level with a non-conforming kitchen (including stove, sink, hood, countertop, and cabinets) adjacent to existing rooms and bathrooms, triggering building violations and complaints. This violation was subsequently addressed through permits in 2004 for removal of the kitchen equipment, with the work completed by May 2005. The building underwent legitimate improvements in 2002, with the addition of a laundry room, exercise room, and playroom on the ground floor at a cost of $15,000.

The property has seen recurring parking enforcement issues in recent years, particularly between 2018-2023, with multiple incidents of vehicles parking on sidewalks and blocking driveways, though these are not directly related to the building's condition or safety. A notable tenant buyout occurred in February 2020 at 161 Sickles Avenue, with $25,000 paid to two tenants. More recently, there is an open issue from February 2023 regarding pavement defects on Sickles Avenue, though this is a street maintenance matter outside the building's jurisdiction. A combustible materials complaint was filed and resolved in August 2008, with the matter referred to the Department of Building Inspection. While the building has had its share of compliance issues and parking problems in the surrounding area, there are no currently active building violations or complaints as of the latest records.

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Risk rating

How 159-161 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

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
64th percentile

Out of 112 buildings in this neighborhood, 40 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
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

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 53.1%
Moderate concern 19.3%
Severe concern 27.6%
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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159-161 Sickles Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jan 27
Blocking driveway cite only
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