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73-77 Vandewater St

North Beach, SF 94133 0041017 2 units · 2 fl · 1914

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in North Beach
At or below average
avg 2.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the North Beach average of 2.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 73-77 Vandewater 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 1914
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NBEACH
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1914
Total area2,420 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0041017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Goforth Stuart G & Alisa An
Mailing address
P O Box 340 Mill Valley CA 94942
Last sale
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73 Vandewater St, San Francisco, CA 94133
75 Vandewater St, San Francisco, CA 94133
77 Vandewater St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 73-77 Vandewater Street, owned by Stuart Goforth and Alisa An, has undergone significant renovations and faced several compliance issues since 2017. Most notably, there was a period of unauthorized construction in mid-2017 involving an illegal ground-floor unit, which led to multiple violations for unpermitted electrical work, plumbing installations, and construction modifications. These violations were addressed through a legalization and remodel project in late 2017, which included interior renovations and the addition of new exterior doors, at a cost of $150,000. The building has since received important safety upgrades, including the installation of a new fire sprinkler system throughout the first floor in 2020 ($14,500), followed by a sprinkler monitoring system installation in 2021 ($3,500).

Recent records indicate ongoing fire safety system maintenance issues, with fire complaints regarding extinguishers and sprinkler systems recorded in 2024, as well as alarm system violations in 2023 and 2024. The building has experienced multiple false alarm incidents and detector activations throughout its history, though no civilian injuries have been reported. There have been persistent issues with street cleanliness and debris around the property, particularly in recent months, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024 for garbage, human waste, and abandoned furniture. An open sidewalk defect complaint from September 2024 regarding tree root damage has also been recorded. While the building was originally constructed in 1914 and the property profile indicates a two-family dwelling, it underwent significant modifications in recent years to address both compliance issues and safety improvements. The property's historical permit records show consistent maintenance attention, particularly regarding roofing work in the 1990s, though these permits are now expired.

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Risk rating

How 73-77 Vandewater 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
99th percentile

Out of 362 buildings in this neighborhood, 4 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
97%
No DBI
violation
3%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Building permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 92.9%
Moderate concern 4.7%
Severe concern 2.4%
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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73-77 Vandewater St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 31
Garbage and debris
furniture

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