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601 Stockton St

Downtown, SF 94108 0256005 9 units · 3 fl · 1919

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, but our model still flags a rising risk of maintenance problems in the next 12 months. That forecast comes from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area, not from this building's own record — treat it as a reason to ask questions, not as evidence of a problem. 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 Downtown — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 6.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 601 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 1919
2 or more units
9 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM4
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 1919
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
Units9
Floors3
Year built1919
Total area8,535 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0256005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
78 Iris Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The 9-unit multi-family residential building at 601 Stockton Street is a 3-story apartment constructed in 1919, currently owned by Lee Thomas. The building has undergone regular maintenance, with the most recent completed work being a $10,000 reroofing project in April 2024. Historical records show a pattern of roof maintenance, with previous reroofing work done in 1991 and 1992. The building has faced several safety and maintenance challenges over the years, particularly during a cluster of violations in 2000-2007, which included multiple fire safety issues such as problems with fire escape ladders, fire proofing materials, combustible storage, and fire alarm systems. While these violations were all marked as abated by June 2007, there was a subsequent complaint in 2010 regarding mold and water damage in Unit #4, and a 2016 complaint about construction-related disturbances from a nearby project.

The building has maintained a pattern of addressing fire safety issues, with several fire-related violations and complaints documented between 2006 and 2022, including problems with fire extinguishers and alarm systems, all of which were corrected. There have been no reported civilian injuries from fire incidents at the address, though there have been multiple false alarms and medical assistance calls recorded through fire department responses. Recent concerns at the property have primarily centered around parking issues, with multiple parking violation complaints filed between December 2024 and January 2025, though enforcement responses were generally unable to locate the offending vehicles. A tenant buyout notice recorded at 725 Pine Street in 2018 involving two tenants appears unrelated to this address, and no active tenant buyout offers are currently on record for this building.

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Risk rating

How 601 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
49thpercentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 228 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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

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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601 Stockton St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 21
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestMar 03
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