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780 Post St

Downtown, SF 94109 0299009 36 units · 5 fl · 1916

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), at or below the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 780 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
36 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.

Building characteristics
Units36
Floors5
Year built1916
Total area21,081 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0299009
Ownership

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

Owner name
St Francis Terrace Llc
Mailing address
1201 Fulton St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
080614

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Initial analysis

St. Francis Terrace LLC owns this 5-story, 36-unit multi-family residential building located at 780 Post St, which was constructed in 1916. The property has undergone significant modifications and faced various challenges over the years, with the most substantial recent work occurring in 2019, including elevator system upgrades and the addition of a new dwelling unit, bringing the total to 37 units. The building experienced notable safety and maintenance issues in 2021, with multiple complaints about inadequate heating, electrical problems, and mold in Unit 27 during the winter months, though these complaints are now marked as not active. There have been recurring concerns about the building's elevator system, with 2024 complaints regarding abrupt operation and misalignment with hallway floors, along with historical issues documented in 2018 and 2019.

The property has required various infrastructure improvements over the years, including fire safety system upgrades in 2019, kitchen relocations, and general maintenance addressed through multiple building permits. There were several building violations recorded in 2017-2018, including issues with egress obstruction, flammable storage, handrails, downspout repairs, and electrical violations, all of which were abated by March 2018. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to fire safety systems, as evidenced by multiple fire complaints regarding sprinkler/standpipe and alarm systems between 2010 and 2020, with all issues noted as corrected. Recent 311 calls from 2024 indicate ongoing challenges with garbage and waste management in the vicinity of the property, including multiple reports of debris, abandoned items, and human waste on the street.

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Risk rating

How 780 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
15th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 381 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.

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 6.0%
Moderate concern 82.5%
Severe concern 11.5%
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

780 Post St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Apr 17
Date last observed: 16-apr-26; time last observed: 11:00; floor: 4; unit: 44; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling water intrusion; dilapidated structure; leaking ceiling; structural problems; ; additional information: on march 13, 2026, a leak originating from the unit above mine caused active water intrusion through my kitchen ceiling, with visible water flow. a work order was submitted to building management that same day. on march 20, 2026, as a direct result of the unresolved leak and ongoing water damage, a wall-mounted kitchen cabinet located above the sink detached from the wall and fell to the floor at approximately 2:38 a.m. the wall material had become saturated and weakened, causing the mounting hardware to fail. a second work order was submitted immediately following this incident. although the active leak has since been contained, the resulting water damage to the ceiling and wall remains unrepaired. as of today, no remediation
Housing Inspection Services
DBI ComplaintMar 20
Resident orders a large amount of products online, will leave the boxes in the lobby for a long time and then brings them all into his unit, but he never takes out the boxes or trash. there has been an influx of roaches in the building since this person has moved on.

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