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540 Stockton St

Financial District North, SF 94108 0271018 11 units · 4 fl · 1922

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
Above average
avg 3.2
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Financial District North average of 3.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 540 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 1922
2 or more units
11 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 1922
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
Units11
Floors4
Year built1922
Total area7,320 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0271018
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Tim Brinkman 837 Mason St San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale
May 17, 2007

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Initial analysis

540 Stockton Street is a 4-story, 11-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1922, currently owned by the Zaleka Partnership LP and located in the Financial District North neighborhood. The building has undergone numerous renovations over the years, with significant unit upgrades occurring between 2007 and 2012, including kitchen and bathroom remodels in units 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, and 9, totaling several hundred thousand dollars in improvements. Recent maintenance activity includes boiler and backflow system work completed in 2023, with the installation of new 400-amp 3-phase service in 2010 representing a major electrical system upgrade.

The property has experienced various compliance and safety issues over its history, with the most recent concerns including a 2024 complaint about entry signaling devices and multiple reports of garbage and debris in 2024. Previous violations included problems with fire safety systems (sprinkler/standpipe systems, alarm systems, and extinguishers), rodent infestations, and unauthorized vacation rentals in several units. A significant period of unauthorized construction work was reported in 2007-2009, during which time the owner allegedly attempted to convert the building to a boutique hotel. The building has been subject to periodic fire safety inspections, with most issues being promptly corrected, though a recent 2024 fire complaint regarding sprinkler/standpipe systems was found to have no merit. The property has maintained active records with the Department of Building Inspection, demonstrating regular updates and compliance efforts, particularly regarding fire safety systems and unit improvements.

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Risk rating

How 540 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
34thpercentile

Out of 145 buildings in this neighborhood, 96 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
20%
No DBI
violation
80%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 80%
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

540 Stockton St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2025
Fire Complaint Aug 20
Extinguishers
Condition Corrected
Fire ComplaintAug 20
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems

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