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767-769 Commercial St

Financial District North, SF 94108 0226022 2 units · 3 fl · 1910

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 Financial District North — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 3.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Financial District North average of 3.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 767-769 Commercial 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 1910
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
CCB
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 1910
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
Units2
Floors3
Year built1910
Total area2,268 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0226022
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Kong Simon Hok-lai & Yin Ah 823 42Nd Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
April 08, 2015

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769 Commercial St, San Francisco, CA 94108
767 Commercial St, San Francisco, CA 94108
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Initial analysis

The three-story mixed-use building at 767-769 Commercial Street, constructed in 1910, contains two residential units and is owned by Simon Hok-lai & Yin Ah Kong. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, including a roof replacement in 2009 costing $4,500 and a substantial seismic rehabilitation and retrofit in 1993 valued at $52,700, both of which were completed successfully. The building's maintenance records show attention to public space responsibilities, with street space permits issued in 2002 for $5,578, though the associated sidewalk repair permits have since expired.

Most recently, a building complaint was filed in August 2024 regarding unauthorized roof access and material dropping from the building onto an adjacent property, though this issue was marked as not active by September 2024. The property has generated several service calls between 2017 and 2023, primarily related to street and sidewalk cleaning issues, including reports of general loose garbage (six occurrences), human or animal waste (two occurrences), and a Christmas tree disposal request. A faded sign requiring repair was also reported and resolved in 2022. The building's recent and historical permit and complaint records suggest regular maintenance has been performed, though the 2024 roof access issue indicates some ongoing coordination needs between the property and its neighbors.

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Risk rating

How 767-769 Commercial 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
86thpercentile

Out of 145 buildings in this neighborhood, 20 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

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Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Building age

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

Neighborhood location

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

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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The story over time

767-769 Commercial St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 20
Homelessness and supportive housing
housing homeless request for service
311 RequestJun 30
Garbage and debris

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