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1040-1044 Stockton St

Financial District North, SF 94108 0193021 16 units · 4 fl · 1920

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Financial District North — not a forecast
Above average
avg 3.2
41
FewerMore

This building has 41 novs (7y), above the Financial District North average of 3.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1040-1044 Stockton 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 1920
2 or more units
16 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 1920
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
Units16
Floors4
Year built1920
Total area15,264 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0193021
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1044 Stockton St San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale

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1040 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108
1044 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108
1042 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108
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Initial analysis

The 16-unit multi-family residential building at 1040-1044 Stockton Street, owned by Chinese Amer Cits Alliance, was constructed in 1920 and is located in the Financial District North. The building has experienced several significant incidents in recent years, most notably a serious incident in December 2021 involving fire damage to units 32, 42, 43, and 33, which is currently under renovation with a $500,000 permit issued in March 2024 to repair and replace kitchens, bathrooms, and windows. The building's fire safety systems have required ongoing attention, with recent work including a completed fire alarm system upgrade in December 2023 and an electrical permit in April 2024 to install new fire alarm components and low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas.

The property has a documented history of maintenance and safety concerns, particularly regarding fire safety systems. Multiple fire violations have been issued between 2017 and 2024, including issues with alarm systems, sprinkler systems, and fire escape maintenance. A building fire occurred as a documented incident, though with no civilian injuries reported. The building has also faced various housing code violations, including concerns about rodent infestations and sanitation issues in 2021, and multiple complaints regarding deteriorating building conditions including damaged walls, ceilings, and plumbing features. Recent improvements include the installation of grab bars in 2013 for accessibility compliance, restroom remodels for ADA compliance in 2007, and building-wide fire safety system upgrades. The property has ongoing issues with graffiti, as evidenced by multiple recent 311 calls in late 2024. While many historical violations and complaints have been resolved, the building's current status shows active attendance to fire safety compliance issues, with recent violations as of 2023-2024 requiring continued monitoring and rectification.

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Risk rating

How 1040-1044 Stockton 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
6thpercentile

Out of 145 buildings in this neighborhood, 136 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
11%
No DBI
violation
89%
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.

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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 89%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1040-1044 Stockton St event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit Mar 17
Units #32 & 42: kitchen and bathroom remodel; including water heater installation in both units.
Issued
Electrical PermitMar 04
Provide and install new wiring for unit: consisting of 40amp subpanel-4 general circuits and lighting for apt 33

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