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80 Fresno St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0145033 5 units · 2 fl · 1917

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 80 Fresno 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 1917
2 or more units
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1917
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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1917
Total area3,682 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0145033
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
John & Sharon Ng, Ttes 242 29Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
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Included addresses

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579 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133
80 Fresno St, San Francisco, CA 94133
583 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133
581 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133
577 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

80 Fresno Street is a 2-story, 5-unit multi-family residential building with retail space, built in 1917 and currently owned by the Ng Family Trust. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and safety-related updates in recent years, including a proposed electrical upgrade in September 2023 to replace Federal Pacific equipment with Siemens load center, and a withdrawn 2023 permit application for ADA compliance work including new signage and a battery-operated doorbell. The building has a documented history of fire safety inspections and violations, with the most recent complaints in 2024 regarding extinguishers and alarm systems. Between 2000 and 2005, the building faced several violations related to fire safety, drainage, and window maintenance, though these were subsequently abated, with some issues occurring simultaneously during a routine inspection in late 2000.

The property has maintained an active record of responding to maintenance and safety requirements over the years, with work including window replacements in 2001, stair repairs in 2005, and multiple roofing projects in 1992, 1993, and 2003. Recent building activity (2021-2023) includes various street space permits and change of use applications, though most recent permit applications appear to have been withdrawn or filed without completion. The building's systems have required periodic attention, as evidenced by multiple fire safety inspections and routine housing inspections. While there are ongoing 311 calls regarding sidewalk blockages and debris (from late 2024), these appear to be more related to street conditions than building maintenance issues. The property has shown a pattern of addressing violations and completing necessary repairs, though some recent permits have not progressed to completion.

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Risk rating

How 80 Fresno 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
52ndpercentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 328 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
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 14%
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

80 Fresno St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Mar 05
Homelessness and supportive housing
housing homeless request for service
Building PermitJan 29
Repair back 2 stairs less than 50% in kind

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