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1030-1032 Montgomery St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0143011 4 units · 3 fl · 1907

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1030-1032 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 1907
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 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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area2,994 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0143011
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Carl L S & Ina L Ng Trustee 1262 Poppy Way Cupertino CA 95014
Last sale
February 15, 1994

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1032 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1030 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The property at 1030-1032 Montgomery Street in Telegraph Hill is a 4-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1907, currently owned by the Ng Family Revocable Living Trust. The building has a significant history of maintenance and safety-related issues, particularly between 2010-2012, when multiple violations were documented. These violations included problems with lead paint, structural concerns (stairs, roof deck, handrails), fire safety (smoke detectors and fire extinguisher maintenance), and paint maintenance issues that required multiple Notices of Violation and lead-related warnings. Although these violations were officially abated by February 2012, there was a recurrence of paint-related complaints in 2022 regarding improper containment of paint scrapings.

In more recent years, the building has experienced ongoing challenges with parking enforcement, as evidenced by numerous calls between December 2023 and August 2024 regarding vehicles blocking the driveway. Of the 12 parking enforcement calls logged during this period, citations were successfully issued in at least three cases, suggesting some enforcement action has been taken. There have also been multiple reports of garbage and debris issues outside the building in 2024, including furniture on the street, though these cases were resolved by Recology. The most recent building permit on record dates back to May 2011 for street space work, but no permits appear to have been issued for major renovations or repairs in recent years, which may indicate limited recent improvements to the property.

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Risk rating

How 1030-1032 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
24thpercentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 520 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
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 32%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1030-1032 Montgomery St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 05
Blocking driveway cite only
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