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1-7 Shephard Pl

Nob Hill, SF 94108 0212024 4 units · 2 fl · 1912

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 Nob Hill — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1-7 Shephard Pl 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 1912
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
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 1912
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
Floors2
Year built1912
Total area2,120 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0212024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Wong Nancy 950 Columbus Ave Apt 7 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale

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Included addresses

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1 Shephard Pl, San Francisco, CA 94108
3 Shephard Pl, San Francisco, CA 94108
7 Shephard Pl, San Francisco, CA 94108
5 Shephard Pl, San Francisco, CA 94108
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Initial analysis

The 4-unit multi-family residential building at 1-7 Shephard Place in Nob Hill, owned by Bradley Wong, was constructed in 1912 and is classified as a two-story apartment building. The property has undergone several routine safety inspections over the years, with notable violations in 2009 and a routine inspection in 2016. The 2009 inspection revealed multiple issues requiring attention, including the need to seal unused water heater exhaust vent openings, provide seismic braces to water heater storage tanks, and complete various fire safety requirements such as recharging fire extinguishers and installing location signs. All these violations were subsequently abated by May 29, 2009. An earlier inspection in 2000 identified similar fire safety concerns, including the need for gas meter instructional diagrams and a gas utility shutoff tool, which were also addressed.

The building's recent history (2020-2023) shows no significant building code violations or complaints related to habitability or safety. The most recent issues reported at the address have primarily concerned parking enforcement matters, with three illegal parking incidents recorded in 2023 and 2021. There were also some routine street maintenance issues noted in 2020 and 2019, including reports of human/animal waste and loose garbage, as well as a flickering streetlight in 2019, all of which were resolved. A water service request was addressed by the PUC in May 2017. While the building had several violations in 2000 and 2009, these were resolved relatively quickly, and there have been no major safety or habitability concerns reported in recent years, with the most recent inspection occurring in 2016.

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Risk rating

How 1-7 Shephard Pl'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
50thpercentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 562 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
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
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.

Building age

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 37%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1-7 Shephard Pl event timeline

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2023
311 Request Jul 05
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311 RequestJul 05
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