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423-439 Stockton St

Union Square, SF 94108 0285003 78 units · 8 fl · 1911

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 Union Square
Above average
avg 6.9
11
FewerMore

This building has 11 novs (7y), above the Union Square average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 423-439 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 1911
2 or more units
78 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
C3R
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.

Building characteristics
Units78
Floors8
Year built1911
Total area42,540 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0285003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mcalpin Apartments Lp
Mailing address
1717 Powell St Ste 300 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
071399

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Included addresses

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423 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108
435 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108
439 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108
427 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108
437 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108
431 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108
433 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108
425 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108
429 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108
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Initial analysis

The Mcalpin Apartments is a historic 8-story multi-family residential building located at 423-439 Stockton Street in Union Square, containing 78 units and constructed in 1911. The building has undergone several significant infrastructure improvements over the past two decades, including an elevator replacement in 2007 ($100,000), multiple fire safety upgrades in 2022-2023, and the installation of a new domestic hot water boiler in July 2024. Recent maintenance issues have raised concerns about resident safety and comfort, with documented problems including elevator functionality, mold, plumbing leaks, and pest infestations between 2019 and 2023. The building has also experienced recurring fire safety violations, with multiple citations issued between 2022 and 2024 related to alarm systems, sprinkler systems, and general fire code compliance.

Recent complaints from 2023-2024 have centered around various maintenance issues, including elevator problems, mold concerns, and a notable incident in 2021 involving sewage water leakage that required emergency response. The property has maintained active compliance with fire safety regulations through ongoing upgrades, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas as per current fire code requirements. Building management has addressed several infrastructure needs, such as the recent hot water boiler installation and fire alarm system upgrades, though some resident complaints regarding timely responses to maintenance issues persist. The property's historical records show consistent attention to major building systems, including electrical upgrades, roof replacement, and fire safety improvements, while recent fire violations in 2024 related to various safety systems suggest ongoing attention to fire safety compliance requirements.

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Risk rating

How 423-439 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

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
21th percentile

Out of 38 buildings in this neighborhood, 30 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
8%
No DBI
violation
92%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 5.1%
Moderate concern 78.0%
Severe concern 16.9%
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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423-439 Stockton St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 14
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sidewalk structure
311 RequestJun 14
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