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4 Card Aly

North Beach, SF 94133 0130008 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

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 North Beach — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the North Beach average of 2.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4 Card 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 1907
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NBEACH
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 1907
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area1,410 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0130008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
30 N Gould St #r Sheridan WY 82801
Last sale
May 31, 2018

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4 Card Aly, San Francisco, CA 94133
4 A Card Aly, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 4 Card Alley in North Beach, owned by Long View Cre LLC, was constructed in 1907 and contains two units (4 and 4A). The property has undergone significant renovations in recent years, most notably in 2018 when substantial improvements were made including kitchen remodels, bathroom additions and renovations, and plumbing updates throughout both units, with a reported cost of $72,000. More concerning are several recent safety and maintenance issues: in September 2024, multiple fire safety violations were recorded, including problems with alarm systems, fire extinguishers, and fire escape maintenance, though these were subsequently corrected or abated. The property has also experienced recurring issues with garbage and debris management, with multiple 311 calls in late 2024/early 2025 reporting various types of waste and abandoned items on the property and surrounding sidewalks, including a collapsed sidewalk that is currently under consideration. Historical records show this building has had periodic maintenance needs, including repairs to stairs and dry rot in the late 1980s, and two tenant buyouts were recorded in 2018 totaling $45,878 for one tenant.

The building's fire safety history is notable, with several violations and complaints documented between 2017 and 2024, including multiple fire code violations, and issues with the sprinkler system and alarm systems. Fire department responses to the building have included incidents such as a cooking fire (contained), smoke detector activation, water leaks, and elevator rescues, though none resulted in civilian injuries. A pattern of tenant turnover is suggested by the planning records, which note that "various renters since 2018" appeared to be of similar age and typically occupied the units for approximately three months each. The 2024-2025 period has seen a particularly high frequency of reported maintenance issues, including multiple cases of garbage and debris requiring municipal attention, some of which were classified as requiring no additional work, indicating possible routine nature of these incidents.

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Risk rating

How 4 Card 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

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
74thpercentile

Out of 362 buildings in this neighborhood, 94 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
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 13%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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