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731-749 Commercial St

Financial District North, SF 94108 0226025 10 units · 2 fl · 1907

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high 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 731-749 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 1907
2 or more units
10 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 1907
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
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area8,386 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusWelfare
Blocklot0226025
Ownership

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

Mailing address
731 Commercial St San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale
December 29, 1998

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Included addresses

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731 Commercial St, San Francisco, CA 94108
739 Commercial St, San Francisco, CA 94108
745 Commercial St, San Francisco, CA 94108
735 Commercial St, San Francisco, CA 94108
749 Commercial St, San Francisco, CA 94108
737 Commercial St, San Francisco, CA 94108
733 Commercial St, San Francisco, CA 94108
741 Commercial St, San Francisco, CA 94108
747 Commercial St, San Francisco, CA 94108
743 Commercial St, San Francisco, CA 94108
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Initial analysis

The property at 731-749 Commercial Street is a two-story, 10-unit multi-family residential building with ground-floor retail space, constructed in 1907 and currently owned by Charity Cultural Services C. The building has undergone several accessibility improvements in 2022-2024, including the installation of automatic door openers and related signage as part of the Accessible Business Entrance Program. Significant recent improvements include a new fire alarm system installation in 2022 (comprising 11 low-frequency horns), a complete reroofing project in 2022 costing $38,000, and various electrical upgrades for the fire alarm system. The building has maintained active compliance with safety regulations, though historical records show several permit suspensions and cancelled permits between 2010-2015, primarily related to accessibility modifications and convenience steps between adjacent storefronts.

Recent maintenance issues have been addressed promptly, including multiple 311 calls for street and sidewalk cleaning in 2023/2024, although these were primarily related to public space maintenance rather than building-specific issues. The building experienced routine safety inspections and fire alarm system tests in 2023/2024, with no significant violations or safety concerns noted. Historical violations from 2002-2005, including issues with fire extinguishers, fire escape maintenance, and a central alarm system, were all resolved by December 2002. The property has a section 106 review status related to historic preservation compliance, with previous concerns about unapproved doorway alterations that were subsequently addressed. The most recent fire-related complaint in March 2024 was determined to have no merit, and there have been no reported civilian injuries from fire incidents at the property. The building's utilities and infrastructure systems have been regularly maintained, with documented work including plumbing upgrades (handicapped restrooms, floor drains) and electrical system improvements to meet current standards.

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Risk rating

How 731-749 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
30thpercentile

Out of 145 buildings in this neighborhood, 102 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
18%
No DBI
violation
82%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

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.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 82%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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731-749 Commercial St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 11
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestMay 30
Parking meter

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