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785 Francisco St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0049010B 2 units · 2 fl · 1995

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 Russian Hill
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 785 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 1995
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1995
Total area2,609 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0049010B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Saveri R Alexander
Mailing address
785 Francisco St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
081103

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 785 Francisco Street in Russian Hill, owned by Saveri R Alexander, is a two-story multi-family dwelling constructed in 1995. The property underwent significant development in the early 1990s, with major construction occurring between 1993-1995, including a horizontal expansion and various interior improvements such as kitchen and bathroom renovations. A notable incident occurred in late 2011 when an unauthorized roof deck installation prompted a building violation (complaint #201170633) filed on November 10, 2011, though this was resolved within approximately one month.

Recent activity around the property has primarily involved external issues in the neighborhood, with numerous 311 calls between August and December 2024. These reports have generally related to parking enforcement (including multiple abandoned vehicle complaints), sidewalk cleaning needs, and other urban maintenance matters, though none directly concern the building's condition or management. The only recorded building permits since 1995 were for the 2011 deck repair work, required to address the violation, and a street space permit issued in August 2011. While the building's major systems and structural elements appear to have undergone typical maintenance, the pattern of recent 311 calls suggests the surrounding neighborhood has experienced various urban maintenance challenges, though these are not directly related to the building's operation or condition.

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Risk rating

How 785 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
99th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 11 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
96%
No DBI
violation
4%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 88.0%
Moderate concern 6.2%
Severe concern 5.8%
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

785 Francisco St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Aug 10
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement

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