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4-12 Beckett St

Financial District North, SF 94133 0177019 10 units · 4 fl · 1908

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Financial District North
Above average
avg 3.2
18
FewerMore

This building has 18 novs (7y), above the Financial District North average of 3.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4-12 Beckett 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
10 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
CRNC
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
Units10
Floors4
Year built1908
Total area4,665 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0177019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1175 Folsom St Fl 3 San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
031921

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Included addresses

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6 Beckett St, San Francisco, CA 94133
12 Beckett St, San Francisco, CA 94133
8 Beckett St, San Francisco, CA 94133
10 Beckett St, San Francisco, CA 94133
4 Beckett St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The four-story, 10-unit multi-family residential building at 4-12 Beckett Street, owned by 3re5 LLC, was constructed in 1908 and has undergone several significant maintenance and safety improvements over the years. Most notably, the building received seismic retrofitting in 1996 for earthquake hazard reduction, and comprehensive plumbing upgrades were performed in 2021-2022, including the installation of a tankless water heater, new fixtures in bathrooms and kitchens, and gas line improvements. The building has had a recurring pattern of maintenance issues in recent years, with a cluster of violations noted in May 2022 during a routine inspection, including concerns about fire escape maintenance, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, and various facility systems such as water heaters and electrical components. A concerning incident occurred in October 2021 when a resident reported complete electrical service loss, allegedly with claims of retaliatory power disconnection.

The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to basic infrastructure, including reroofing work in 2008 and previous years, though there have been periods requiring multiple permits for similar projects. Fire safety compliance has been a recurring focus, with violations recorded in 2017 related to sprinkler and extinguisher service requirements, though these issues were marked as corrected or referred for hearing. The property has experienced occasional issues with building safety systems, as evidenced by electrical and water system complaints in recent years. While the building's management has generally responded to violations and completed necessary repairs, the pattern of multiple violations and complaints within relatively short timeframes suggests ongoing challenges with maintaining all building systems to current standards.

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Risk rating

How 4-12 Beckett 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

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
40th percentile

Out of 145 buildings in this neighborhood, 87 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
29%
No DBI
violation
71%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 24.1%
Moderate concern 35.3%
Severe concern 40.7%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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4-12 Beckett St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 24
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage
311 RequestJul 24
Garbage and debris

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