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1470 Montgomery St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0085026B 3 units · 3 fl · 1938

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 Telegraph Hill — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Telegraph Hill average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1470 Montgomery 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 1938
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 1938
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 built1938
Total area1,815 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0085026B
Ownership

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

Mailing address
David Taylor #129 1025 Alameda De Las Pulgas Belmont CA 94002
Last sale
April 01, 2008

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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 1470 Montgomery Street in Telegraph Hill, owned by 1460 Montgomery Street LLC, was constructed in 1938 and is classified as a flats & duplex structure with three stories. The property underwent significant electrical system upgrades in 2006, replacing fuse panels with modern circuit breaker panels and installing a 200-amp underground service for all units. A series of significant fire safety violations were recorded in April 2005, including issues with fire escape obstructions, handrail requirements, fire extinguisher maintenance, and storage near heat equipment, though all these violations were resolved by September 2005. Other historical inspections include a plumbing work without permit issue in 2003, and three routine inspections in 1999, 2005, and 2010, all of which were marked as not active.

Recent records from late 2024 to early 2025 show multiple cases of street cleaning issues, primarily involving abandoned furniture and debris, though these were generally resolved promptly by city services. A notable infrastructure issue occurred in November 2024 involving flooding on the street, and there was a fire safety complaint in October 2023 regarding weeds and grass, which was promptly corrected. Two separate fire violations were recorded in 2008 at 1620 Montgomery Street (though this address may require verification as it differs from the primary building address), concerning exit pathways and self-closing doors, both of which were subsequently closed. The building's documented history suggests regular maintenance and prompt resolution of violations, with no recorded fire incidents or civilian injuries associated with the property.

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Risk rating

How 1470 Montgomery 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
85thpercentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 103 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
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

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 7%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1470 Montgomery St event timeline

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311 & DBI Complaint Jun 24
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