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348-354 Francisco St

North Beach, SF 94133 0040011 18 units · 3 fl · 1907

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in North Beach
Above average
avg 2.1
10
FewerMore

This building has 10 novs (7y), above the North Beach average of 2.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 348-354 Francisco 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 1907
2 or more units
18 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
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 1907
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
Units18
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area15,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0040011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Mah Robert P Member 1256 31St Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
061199

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348 Francisco St, San Francisco, CA 94133
354 Francisco St, San Francisco, CA 94133
350 Francisco St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The 18-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 348-354 Francisco Street, built in 1907, has undergone several significant safety improvements in recent years, most notably a mandatory soft-story retrofit completed in 2015, which included seismic reinforcement, foundation anchoring, and plywood wall installations at a cost of approximately $159,500. The building, owned by 350 Francisco LLC, has also addressed various maintenance and safety concerns, including a 2018 sewer trap replacement, multiple street space permits in 2017, and various plumbing improvements such as bathtub and kitchen sink drain repairs. Fire safety has been a recurring element of building maintenance, with the most recent violation issued in November 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements, following earlier issues in 2016 concerning exit maintenance, blocked exits, and illumination requirements - all of which were subsequently abated.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to structural integrity and resident safety, with past issues including a 2004 repair of stucco damage from a vehicle impact, 2005 repairs to address dry rot in stairs, and a 2006 reroofing project. Historical housing inspections from 2001, 2005, 2008, and 2011 were all resolved, and while there were some routine violations in 2005 related to stairs and smoke detectors, these were promptly addressed. The property has maintained active compliance with city requirements, including the completion of numerous building permits for various repairs and improvements, and all soft-story retrofit work has been certified as complete under Tier 4 requirements. Recent neighborhood activity has included routine 311 calls primarily related to external issues such as graffiti and street defects, though these are not directly related to building safety or maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 348-354 Francisco 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

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
3th percentile

Out of 362 buildings in this neighborhood, 351 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
14%
No DBI
violation
86%
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.

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 severity forecast
No violation 8.5%
Moderate concern 19.3%
Severe concern 72.2%
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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The story over time

348-354 Francisco St event timeline

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2025
Plumbing Permit Dec 10
Units 5-8: install strap for water heater in basement and t+p relief valve pipe.
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Building Violation (NOV)Nov 19
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