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1403 Montgomery St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0086005 5 units · 3 fl · 1900

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 Telegraph Hill
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 1403 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 1900
2 or more units
5 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 1900
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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area2,445 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0086005
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1 Post St Ste 2160 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
081501

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

1403 Montgomery Street is a three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1900 in the Telegraph Hill neighborhood, containing five apartments. The building has undergone several significant renovations and maintenance work over the decades, most notably a comprehensive interior remodel completed in 1998 that included facade improvements and modifications to the roofline and common areas. Earlier structural modifications attempted in the 1990s included roof replacements and interior renovations, while the 1980s saw various renovation proposals including bathroom modifications and compliance improvements under Department of Aging and Adult Services (DAHI) requirements. The building has experienced five documented false alarms or unintentional smoke detector activations, with no reported injuries in any of these incidents.

Recent activity around the property has been notable, with several municipal service calls in 2023-2024 including construction-related noise complaints and blocked sidewalk issues. There have been multiple street cleaning and garbage-related service requests in recent years, suggesting ongoing challenges with waste management in the vicinity. The property underwent routine housing inspections in the late 1990s and mid-2000s, all of which were resolved, and there have been some planning records related to appeals and withdrawals, though details are not specified in the available data. The building's permit and complaint history indicates regular maintenance and compliance efforts, though several proposed projects have been cancelled or superseded over the years, including plans for roof work, bathroom modifications, and stair improvements.

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Risk rating

How 1403 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

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
48th percentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 356 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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 age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 51.0%
Moderate concern 14.2%
Severe concern 34.7%
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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