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1255 Montgomery St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0114058 4 units · 4 fl · 1906

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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 1255 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 1906
2 or more units
4 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 1906
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
Floors4
Year built1906
Total area4,912 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0114058
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
4040 Civic Center Dr Ste 35 San Rafael CA 94903
Last sale
October 21, 2013

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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 4-story apartment building at 1255 Montgomery St, owned by Iv Investments LLC, was constructed in 1906 and has undergone numerous significant improvements over the years. Most recently, in 2018, the building received substantial updates including the replacement of 19 windows (12 double-hung windows at the front and 7 at the rear) and rear siding work, costing $42,000. Other recent major renovations include a complete reroofing project in 2017 ($25,000) and street space permits in 2018. The building has maintained a history of regular maintenance and upgrades, including bathroom and kitchen remodels in 2008 ($20,000) and 2004 ($10,000), window replacements, and electrical system improvements.

There were several notable incidents in the building's history, including a cluster of fire safety violations documented in July 2006 (subsequently corrected by September 2006), which involved issues with smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and gas utility shutoff tools. A property line window installation complaint was filed in 2003, though this was resolved within a month. The building experienced some maintenance-related issues as recently as October 2023, with a tree damage complaint, and has had periodic issues with street cleaning and parking in the surrounding area, though these are typical urban challenges rather than building-specific problems. Recent improvements include the installation of a gas line for a roof deck firepit and BBQ in 2014, demonstrating ongoing modernization efforts. The most recent building activity recorded was a temporary moving commercial property sign request in August 2024.

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Risk rating

How 1255 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
40thpercentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 410 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
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Neighborhood location

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Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 15%
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

1255 Montgomery St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Feb 24
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
Electrical PermitJan 16
New outlet installation for bidet.

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