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798 Post St

Downtown, SF 94109 0299010 45 units · 7 fl · 1913

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Downtown — not a forecast
Above average
avg 6.9
11
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 798 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 1913
2 or more units
45 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 1913
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
Units45
Floors7
Year built1913
Total area30,366 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0299010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
268 Bush St # 1688 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
September 11, 2019

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Initial analysis

The building at 798 Post Street is a 7-story, 45-unit multi-family residential property constructed in 1913, currently owned by 798 Post G1 LP. The building has undergone significant recent renovation work, including the ongoing facade repair project initiated in October 2024 costing $200,000, and numerous unit upgrades between 2020-2023 involving kitchen and bathroom rehabilitations, washer/dryer installations, and system upgrades. Notable infrastructure improvements include the replacement of steam boilers (July 2023), installation of new wall-mounted tankless water heaters (August 2021), and a fire alarm system upgrade with wireless notification features (November 2020).

The building has faced several concerning issues in recent years, particularly in 2024, with complaints about elevator malfunctions affecting senior residents and heating problems. A significant pest infestation was reported in December 2024, with complaints about mice/rats in the basement and ground floors. The property has also experienced recurring elevator problems, as evidenced by multiple fire department responses for elevator rescues, and has three open fire violations related to sleeping area requirements (since December 2023). Previous building violations from 2019 involving fire safety and building compliance issues were resolved, including fire escape maintenance and fire protection system repairs. Multiple renovation projects have been completed successfully, including substantial unit upgrades in 2020-2022, though some permits from 2021-2022 show as expired or cancelled. The most recent building permit activity focuses on facade repairs, while earlier permits show extensive interior rehabilitation work throughout various units.

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Risk rating

How 798 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

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
8thpercentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 412 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
6%
No DBI
violation
94%
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 94%
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

798 Post St event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Jun 11
Electrical permit for fire alarm upgrade. reference original plans: 2020-1015-6550 & asbuilts 2025-1211-1542. reinspection for units 406,606 & 205.
Issued
311 RequestFeb 08
311 service request

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