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790-792 Bay St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0027011C 4 units · 2 fl · 1913

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 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 790-792 Bay 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 1913
2 or more units
4 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 1913
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 built1913
Total area3,625 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0027011C
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Mullen John Jeffrey Mgr 790 Bay St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
February 08, 2018

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2608 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
2606 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
792 Bay St, San Francisco, CA 94109
790 Bay St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

790-792 Bay Street is a 2-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1913, currently owned by Shuksan Capital LLC. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, with particular focus on seismic safety and unit upgrades. Most notably, a voluntary seismic retrofit was completed in 2015 at a cost of $100,000, followed by an administrative permit in 2021 to clarify its compliance with AB-094 requirements. In 2020, the building underwent a substantial conversion project to transform an existing commercial space into an accessory dwelling unit, including a significant $145,000 upgrade to the ground floor ceiling assembly and the addition of two new windows.

The building has received regular maintenance and upgrades, including plumbing improvements such as the replacement of main water services in 2009, electrical system updates including service relocation in 2017, and various unit renovations in 2013 affecting laundry facilities, bathrooms, and kitchen. A complete reroofing was performed in 2005. The property has maintained compliance with housing inspections, with routine inspections in 2000, 2004, and 2006 showing no active violations. While there have been several 311 calls regarding street-related issues in the vicinity between 2023 and 2024, these were primarily related to graffiti, illegal postings, and debris on public property rather than building-specific concerns. The most recent building permits and improvements reflect ongoing commitment to maintaining and upgrading the property, with particular attention to safety and habitability requirements.

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Risk rating

How 790-792 Bay 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
62ndpercentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 431 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
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
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.

Number of units

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

Neighborhood location

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

Property class: tenancy in common

Tenancy-in-common ownership structure, which has distinct maintenance and management patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 20%
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

790-792 Bay St event timeline

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2026
Building Permit Jan 29
Installation of a new sprinkler monitoring system. (sprinkler waterflow and supervisory system). ref sprinkler permit 202512161879
$4,000 · Issued

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