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50 Joice St

Downtown, SF 94108 0256026 12 units · 3 fl · 1948

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Downtown
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 50 Joice 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 1948
2 or more units
12 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 1948
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1948
Total area7,383 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0256026
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Steven C. Thrower 1 Bush St Ste 900 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
091919

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Initial analysis

50 Joice Street is a 12-unit, three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1948, currently owned by 50 Joice Street LLC. The property has undergone significant improvements in recent years, with major renovations completed in 2021 including bathroom and kitchen rehabilitations in multiple units (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12), the installation of laundry facilities in nine units, and a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade to meet current codes. The building's infrastructure has also seen substantial upgrades, including new water service lines installed in 2021-2022, a 400-amp electrical service upgrade with individual unit meters, and the completion of soft-story seismic retrofit work.

The property has a documented history of heating system issues, particularly concerning the boiler, with multiple complaints about lack of heat between 2007 and 2016, though these problems appear to have been resolved. Recent fire safety violations were issued in February 2024 regarding the alarm system and records/UL certification, though the building's fire safety systems have generally been maintained with no significant fire incidents reported in recent years. The building's management has demonstrated active maintenance of the property, as evidenced by the 2021 renovations and prompt attention to safety violations, though there have been some recurring issues with parking violations and occasional reports of garbage and debris on the property grounds. Recent inspections and permits suggest continued investment in building systems and resident amenities, including the 2023 fire alarm upgrade and the building's completion of soft-story seismic requirements.

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Risk rating

How 50 Joice 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

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
58th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 188 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
21%
No DBI
violation
79%
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 permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 15.9%
Moderate concern 71.3%
Severe concern 12.7%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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50 Joice St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 31
Sewage back-up discharge
from side sewer vent
311 RequestFeb 28
Garbage and debris

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