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32 Houston St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0050012 4 units · 2 fl · 1907

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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 32 Houston 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
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area2,150 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0050012
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Po Box 330517 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
September 25, 2006

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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 32 Houston Street in Russian Hill, owned by Mm2 West Llc, was constructed in 1907 and has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades. In 2007, major renovations were completed in apartments 1 and 2, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, new hardwood floors, and extensive electrical work (installation of lights, switches, receptacles, circuits, and a sub-panel) costing $100,000. The building underwent window replacements in 2007 (4 vinyl casement picture frame windows in front, 4 double hung vinyl windows in rear), and earlier improvements included a complete reroofing project in 2005 costing $14,531.

The property has experienced several concerning incidents in recent years, with three construction-related complaints filed in September 2015 regarding unpermitted work and debris disposal methods, and a serious electrical theft complaint in March 2020 involving two unauthorized power lines from PG&E. While all these complaints were marked as "Not Active," they suggest previous non-compliance with proper permits and safety protocols. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep in the mid-2000s with multiple permits for electrical, plumbing, and general improvements. More recently, between 2018 and 2024, there have been various neighborhood-related issues including several reports of illegal parking, two instances of abandoned vehicles (2022), and instances of garbage and debris (2024). Additionally, there was graffiti reported on the sidewalk in front of the property in 2019. The most recent building-related incident was a resolved illegal parking case in September 2024. Routine housing inspections in the early 2000s (2001-2006) were conducted and resolved without noted violations.

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Risk rating

How 32 Houston 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
48thpercentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 589 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
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Number of units

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 26%
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

32 Houston St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2026
311 Request Jul 27
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJun 23
Other illegal parking

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