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28-38 Bob Kaufman Aly

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0104037 6 units · 3 fl · 1915

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 28-38 Bob Kaufman Aly 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 1915
2 or more units
6 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.

Building characteristics
Units6
Floors3
Year built1915
Total area3,180 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0104037
Ownership

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

Owner name
Bob Kaufman Alley Llc
Mailing address
21602 Villa Maria Ct Cupertino CA 95014
Last sale
020299

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Included addresses

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32 Bob Kaufman Aly, San Francisco, CA 94133
36 Bob Kaufman Aly, San Francisco, CA 94133
28 Bob Kaufman Aly, San Francisco, CA 94133
34 Bob Kaufman Aly, San Francisco, CA 94133
30 Bob Kaufman Aly, San Francisco, CA 94133
38 Bob Kaufman Aly, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 28-38 Bob Kaufman Alley in Telegraph Hill, owned by Bob Kaufman Alley LLC, was constructed in 1915 and contains 6 units. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades to enhance safety and living conditions. Most notably, in 2015, a $20,000 soft-story retrofit was completed, including the installation of new shear walls, with a Certificate of Final Completion issued under the Tier 3 program. Other substantial renovations include a complete reroofing project in 2012 (cost: $10,000), the installation of an electric car charger in 2013, and a kitchen renovation in 2010 that involved cabinet replacement and appliance repositioning (cost: $6,500), along with corresponding electrical and plumbing work.

The building has experienced two recent complaints in 2023 regarding unsecured items on the roof, with reports of furniture and debris posing potential safety hazards during windy conditions. However, all historical building violations from 2003-2006 were addressed and abated, including issues with stairs, window repairs, and smoke detector installations. The property has maintained regular maintenance schedules, with documented street space permits in 2010-2011, and has responded to various 311 calls regarding exterior and street conditions, most recently in 2022. The building's documented improvements and completed safety retrofits suggest ongoing attention to structural integrity and resident safety, though the recent roof-related complaints indicate an area warranting continued oversight.

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Risk rating

How 28-38 Bob Kaufman Aly'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
17th percentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 568 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 35.3%
Moderate concern 25.9%
Severe concern 38.8%
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

28-38 Bob Kaufman Aly event timeline

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

2023
DBI Complaint Jul 10
Legal address: 28-38 bob kaufman alytriplex located at 38,36,34 bob kaufman aly --- rooftop has unrestrained debris and other items that move during windy conditions. roof has no guardrails or windscreen to prevent items from falling to the sidewalk.
Housing Inspection Services
DBI ComplaintJun 23
On the roof of 38, 36, 34 bob kaufman alley --- caller is reporting there is chairs, table, grills and a lot of stuff on this multi unit building roof and they are not secured. there is no railing or anything to secure the items and on a windy day it's very dangerous and can fall anytime from the roof.

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