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185 Sickles Ave

Outer Mission, SF 94112 7145083 4 units · 2 fl · 1961

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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 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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 185 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 1961
2 or more units
4 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 1961
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1961
Total area2,686 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot7145083
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1800a Noriega St San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 185 Sickles Avenue in the Outer Mission, currently owned by Jeong William L & Sharon, was constructed in 1961 and has undergone several significant maintenance and compliance events over its history. The building had two documented roofing projects, with work completed in 1991 and a permit issued but expired in 2000 for additional work costing $4,200. A notable cluster of fire safety violations was documented in May 2001, including issues with fire escape access, fire extinguisher maintenance, combustible storage, and emergency egress requirements; however, all these violations were abated by July 13, 2001. The building has undergone regular routine inspections, with the most recent being a routine inspection in 2008 that addressed gas shutoff tools, and a history of several other routine inspections from 1996 through 2008.

The property experienced a significant tenant complaint in May 1999 regarding a lack of heat for three weeks, which was resolved by January 2000. More recent history shows minimal issues, with only routine municipal services being reported through 311 calls between 2016 and 2018, including responses to graffiti, street cleaning, and garbage-related matters. While there have been various building permits and inspections over the years, most recent permits and violations have been resolved, though it's worth noting that some historical permits, such as the 1984 code compliance work, and the 2000 reroofing permit, show as expired in the records.

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Risk rating

How 185 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
94thpercentile

Out of 112 buildings in this neighborhood, 7 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
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Number of units

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

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 14%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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