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1040 Greenwich St

Russian Hill, SF 94133 0072023 23 units · 3 fl · 1962

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 Russian Hill
Above average
avg 1.9
14
FewerMore

This building has 14 novs (7y), above the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1040 Greenwich 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 1962
2 or more units
23 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 1962
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
Units23
Floors3
Year built1962
Total area22,607 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0072023
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1717 Powell St Ste 300 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
083005

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Initial analysis

1040 Greenwich Street is a 23-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1962 in the Russian Hill neighborhood, currently owned by 1040 Greenwich Investments. The building has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past three decades, with the most recent major work completed in 2023 including substantial updates to Unit 36, featuring kitchen relocation, bathroom remodeling, and the addition of an office and bathroom, with accompanying electrical and plumbing work totaling $75,000. The property has a history of systematic unit upgrades, with similar renovations completed in Units 2, 25 (2021), and 31 (2013), including kitchen and bathroom improvements with proper electrical and plumbing updates. In 2024, the building's heating system received an upgrade with the replacement of the existing boiler.

The building has experienced some maintenance and compliance issues over the years, particularly relating to heating systems and interior maintenance. Multiple violations related to heating were documented in 2002 and 2011, though these were resolved. A series of routine fire alarm system inspections between 2013 and 2019 resulted in three "Condition Corrected" findings, though two were marked as having "No Merit." In 2008-2009, there were several complaints regarding work being performed beyond the scope of permits, including concerns about additional rooms and various systems installations, though these issues were ultimately resolved. The building's most recent major compliance check in 2016 involved several violations related to fire escape maintenance and sanitation, which were all abated by July 2016. While there have been periodic issues reported via 311 calls regarding garbage overflow and sidewalk maintenance, these appear to be typical urban maintenance concerns and are generally promptly addressed by city services. The property management has actively maintained and upgraded the building systems over the years, with the most recent permits indicating ongoing commitment to unit modernization and infrastructure maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 1040 Greenwich 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
5th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 1076 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
17%
No DBI
violation
83%
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 8.4%
Moderate concern 24.1%
Severe concern 67.4%
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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1040 Greenwich St event timeline

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2026
Fire Complaint May 24
Sleeping Area Requirement
Violation Issued
Building Violation (NOV)Apr 17
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