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865 North Point St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0026019C 6 units · 2 fl · 1962

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Russian Hill — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.9
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 865 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 1962
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1962
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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1962
Total area4,718 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0026019C
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Brick & Mortar Re Svcs 235 Montgomery St Ste 769 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
February 26, 2010

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 865 North Point Street in Russian Hill, constructed in 1962, has undergone several significant maintenance and compliance updates in recent years, most notably completing a $20,000 dry rot repair project on the westside stairway walls in August 2023 and a mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2016 costing $120,000. The building has experienced recurring issues with water damage and wood deterioration, as evidenced by multiple dry rot repairs including those documented in 1996 and 2022, when serious concerns were raised about the condition of stairs, balconies, and steel stringer issues. A series of building violations and complaints filed between 2006 and 2022 indicated problems with wall damage, a central alarm system requiring annual certification, and fire escape maintenance concerns, though most of these issues were officially abated by January 2024.

The building has a documented history of fire safety concerns, with multiple complaints about blocked exits and combustible materials between 2006 and 2016, though these were generally resolved promptly. Regular maintenance work has included reroofing in 1996 and various compliance improvements. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to parking issues near the property. While the building has faced several significant maintenance challenges over the years, the most recent records indicate that major structural and safety compliance issues have been addressed, including the completion of the soft-story retrofit program. The property is currently owned by Northwest Heritage SF LLC, and all major works requiring permits appear to have been completed in accordance with applicable regulations, though there were some periods of non-compliance that triggered violation notices, all of which have now been resolved.

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Risk rating

How 865 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
30thpercentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 793 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

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Predicted 12-month outcome
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Number of units

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Neighborhood location

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12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 41%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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865 North Point St event timeline

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2023
Building Permit Aug 07
Dry rot repair on westside stairway walls not visible from street. approx 1000 sf
$20,000 · Complete

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