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1035-1039 Montgomery St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0144006 3 units · 3 fl · 1908

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems 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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1035-1039 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 1908
2 or more units
3 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 1908
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area3,513 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0144006
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Gim Sin Tom Trustee 1039 Montgomery St San Francisco CA 94133
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1037 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1035 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1039 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The three-story, three-unit multi-family residential building at 1035-1039 Montgomery Street in Telegraph Hill, owned by the Tom Gim Sin Survivors Trust, was constructed in 1908 and has undergone various maintenance and improvement works over the years. Most notably, the building experienced significant structural challenges in 2007 when a rockslide affected the rear of the building, resulting in multiple violations related to building safety and hillside stability that were only resolved by December 2008 following necessary remediation work. The building has been maintained with several major works including reroofing projects in 1990 and 2013, window installations in 1991, and a rear deck and stair construction in 1987.

In recent years, the property has faced various challenges including a 2019-2021 incident involving unauthorized recycling operations that reportedly generated significant noise disturbances, and multiple fire safety inspections between 2014-2023 addressing issues with alarm systems, sprinklers, extinguishers, and blocked exits, though most were resolved promptly as "Condition Corrected" or determined to have "No Merit." The building's maintenance record shows attention to regular upkeep, with recent 311 calls primarily related to street cleaning and sidewalk maintenance. While the property has had its share of fire safety concerns over the years, most incidents were either false alarms or related to non-fire situations such as electrical issues or water problems, with no reported civilian injuries from these events. The building's management has addressed most violations and complaints in a timely manner, with no active violations currently on record, though the age of the building and history of hillside-related issues may warrant ongoing attention to structural integrity.

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Risk rating

How 1035-1039 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
45thpercentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 376 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

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Building age

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

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

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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