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70-74 Bret Harte Ter

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0044012 3 units · 3 fl · 1939

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 70-74 Bret Harte Ter 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 1939
2 or more units
3 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 1939
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1939
Total area3,266 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0044012
Ownership

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

Mailing address
74 Bret Harte Ter San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
June 26, 2007

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74 Bret Harte Ter, San Francisco, CA 94133
70 Bret Harte Ter, San Francisco, CA 94133
72 Bret Harte Ter, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 70-74 Bret Harte Terrace in Russian Hill, owned by Charles & Ingrid Cheng, was constructed in 1939 and stands three stories tall. The property has undergone significant improvements, with the most recent project being a completed reroofing in June 2023 costing $9,600. In 2013-2014, substantial renovation work was completed on units 72 and 74, including interior remodeling of three bathrooms and two kitchens, facade alterations, installation of bi-fold doors, window replacements, and repairs to the rooftop deck. This project, valued at $75,000, involved multiple permits and required subsequent final inspections for electric and plumbing work due to the original permits expiring. The renovation also included structural modifications such as guardrail and screen material updates for unit 74's terrace and rooftop deck.

Earlier modifications considered for the property included a proposed conversion of a flat roof into a deck for unit 72 in 2013, though this permit was ultimately cancelled. The building has undergone routine housing inspections in 2006 and 2008, both of which were resolved promptly. Planning records indicate several approved modifications, including a rear bay window construction and a porch conversion project that involved a 120 square foot addition, interior remodeling, facade improvements, and roof deck addition. The only recent issue recorded was a parking enforcement call in May 2023 regarding a blocked driveway, which was ultimately deemed invalid due to incomplete reporting information. The building's documented improvements suggest regular maintenance and upgrading of facilities, with no recorded safety violations or resident complaints.

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Risk rating

How 70-74 Bret Harte Ter'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
88thpercentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 136 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
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 10%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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70-74 Bret Harte Ter event timeline

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2023
Building Permit Jun 16
Reroofing
$9,600 · Complete

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