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872-880 North Point St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0025008 5 units · 2 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low 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 Russian Hill — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 872-880 North Point 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
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
C2
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 1900
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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area5,551 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0025008
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Ruth M Rawls 872 N Point St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
January 05, 1996

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880 North Point St, San Francisco, CA 94109
872 North Point St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The 872-880 North Point Street property is a two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Russian Hill neighborhood, containing 5 units and constructed in 1900. The building has undergone several significant renovations and maintenance work over the years, including a reroofing project in 2015 costing $18,800, electrical system upgrades in 2004, and various structural improvements in the late 1990s such as replacing interior finishes, upgrading electrical systems, and renovating exterior features including the cornice and deck. A notable issue arose in 2008 when the building received multiple violations related to lead paint hazards, though these were resolved by August 2008.

Most recently, in July 2023, the property was issued fire safety violations regarding maintenance of the fire escape, fire doors, and alarm system, all of which were subsequently abated. There appears to be no current violations on record. The property has also been the subject of multiple recent 311 calls, primarily related to parking enforcement issues in late 2024, and reports of tree maintenance needs. A brief investigation into potential illegal short-term rentals in 2023 was initiated but ultimately closed with no violation found. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to both structural and safety systems, though the recent fire safety violations indicate area for continued monitoring of building systems.

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Risk rating

How 872-880 North Point 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
55thpercentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 510 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
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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 size

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 23%
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

872-880 North Point St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Apr 20
1.basement demo insulation drywall in one room (ceiling & wall). 2.1st floor demo drywall insulation on ceiling and wall. 3. 2nd floor demo drywall on hallway walls,demo floor in hallway and demo tile floor in bathroom.response to complant 2026-54436 to remove water damaged ceiling and wall finishes
$15,000 · Complete
DBI ComplaintApr 13
Caller stated there is interior construction, done by servepro, who have been moving construction debris out over the past two months. the building is historical and is part of the original dolphin club and st brigette rectory. additionally, appears no permits pulled for any construction at site. construction still ongoing.(311 sr 101003860799)

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