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754 Post St

Downtown, SF 94109 0299006 22 units · 5 fl · 1916

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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 754 Post 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 1916
2 or more units
22 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RC4
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 1916
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
Units22
Floors5
Year built1916
Total area12,710 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0299006
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Peter Demarais, Co-manager 754 Post St Apt 105 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
072717

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Initial analysis

754 Post Street is a 5-story, 22-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1916, currently owned by 754 Post Street SF LLC. The building has undergone several significant fire safety improvements over the years, including a recent permit issued in July 2024 to install low-frequency sounders in all sleeping areas to comply with updated fire code requirements, and previous modifications to the sprinkler systems in 2016 and 2007 to enhance fire protection throughout the building. The property has faced recurring heating system issues, with multiple tenant complaints about inadequate heat in late 2021, and historical heating problems noted in 2010, 2013, and other years. A significant gas line rerouting project was completed in 2021, and various plumbing improvements have been made, including bathroom and kitchen renovations, installation of a pressure-reducing valve, and water pipe repairs.

The building has experienced several maintenance and safety challenges over its history, including a recent 2024 common area complaint, a 2021 complaint regarding heating issues, and multiple fire safety concerns. Past violations have included problems with fire escape cables (2002), unauthorized construction of unit #105 (2002), and various fire code violations related to alarm systems in 2007-2020. Notable recent improvements include the 2024 fire alarm system upgrade and ongoing maintenance of fire safety equipment. The building's fire incident history shows mostly false alarms and system malfunctions, with one recorded chimney fire in 2014. The property has also undergone several unit legalization efforts, most notably the successful legalization of unit #101 in 2015. While the building has faced various maintenance issues over the years, many of these have been addressed through permits and repairs, though some recurring systems problems (particularly heating) have persisted.

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Risk rating

How 754 Post 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
30th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 314 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
10%
No DBI
violation
90%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 8.2%
Moderate concern 56.6%
Severe concern 35.2%
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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The story over time

754 Post St event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Jul 27
Ref building permit 202406285527 & elec work permit e202502260417 modifty the (e) fire alarm system to install low freq sounders in all sleeping areas to comply with sffc-2016 sec1103.7.6.1.
Issued
Building PermitMay 18
As-built for 202406285527: install led annunciator, horn strobe, pull station, and heat detector. redraw plans for first floor as per job card notes

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