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736 Commercial St

Financial District North, SF 94108 0226031 3 units · 3 fl · 1907

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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 736 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
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area3,790 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0226031
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
405 Sansome St Fl 2 San Francisco CA 94111
Last sale
October 27, 2000

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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 736 Commercial Street, owned by Connie Y Chan, was constructed in 1907 and has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple compliance issues over the years. Most notably, in 2008, the building was equipped with a fire sprinkler system in the basement, representing a key safety improvement. Between 2007-2008, substantial renovations were completed including remodeling of five bathrooms, three kitchens, installation of new furnaces, extensive electrical work (including 100 lights, 60 switches, multiple circuits, and 12 smoke detectors), and the addition of new partition walls in the basement. The building had several compliance issues in 2005-2006, including a routine inspection that revealed multiple fire safety violations (such as problems with fire escape ladders, fire extinguishers, and alarm systems), which were subsequently addressed by May 2005. There were also concerns about an unauthorized basement guest room, inadequate egress, and ventilation issues documented in 2000-2001, all of which appear to have been resolved.

The property has experienced recurring maintenance and safety issues through the years, with the most recent documented concerns being primarily related to security and cosmetic matters. Since 2018, there have been several documented instances of graffiti on and around the building, with the most recent being in 2023. The building has also required periodic permit renewals, as evidenced by multiple permits issued in 2008 for renewing expired permits. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to exterior maintenance issues such as graffiti and waste management concerns. A routine fire alarm systems inspection in late 2008 resulted in corrections being made by early 2009. While the building has experienced various operational challenges over the years, many of the significant safety issues identified in earlier inspections appear to have been addressed through the renovations and improvements made between 2007-2008, particularly regarding fire safety systems and general habitability.

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Risk rating

How 736 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
77thpercentile

Out of 145 buildings in this neighborhood, 33 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
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Building size

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

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 21%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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736 Commercial St event timeline

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