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970 Post St

Downtown, SF 94109 0301013 29 units · 3 fl · 1910

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, but our model still flags a rising risk of maintenance problems in the next 12 months. That forecast comes from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area, not from this building's own record — treat it as a reason to ask questions, not as evidence of a problem. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Downtown — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 6.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Downtown average of 6.9.

This building's 79% risk is high in absolute terms; it still rates lower-risk here because buildings in Downtown generally score worse. The colour is relative to the neighborhood, the percentage is not.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 970 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 1910
2 or more units
29 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 1910
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
Units29
Floors3
Year built1910
Total area22,310 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0301013
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Young Eugene Woo Ttee 15 Knickerbocker Ln Orinda CA 94563
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 29-unit multi-family residential building at 970 Post Street in Downtown was constructed in 1910 and is currently owned by the Eugene Woo Young Revocable Trust. The three-story apartment building has undergone several significant infrastructure improvements over the past two decades, including a seismic retrofit of unreinforced masonry in 2004 (cost: $180,000), a domestic boiler replacement in 2019, and most recently, a replacement of knob and tube wiring in common areas with modern wiring in 2023. The building has faced various safety and maintenance issues that have required attention, particularly during a series of violations in 2005 related to fire safety equipment, which were subsequently abated. These violations included problems with the garbage chute, fire sprinklers, fire escape ladder, and gas meter instructions. More recent concerns include a sleeping area requirements violation issued in December 2023 that remains open, though many historical issues have been resolved.

The property has undergone routine inspections and faced occasional complaints over the years, including a 1997 report of ceiling leaks and maintenance issues, a 2002 complaint regarding unauthorized commercial activity, and a 2016 complaint about boiler permit renewal. The building's recent maintenance record shows attention to critical systems, with plumbing and electrical upgrades completed in 2019 and 2023 respectively. While there have been periods of construction noise (2005) and various minor violations, most issues have been addressed through appropriate corrective actions. The surrounding area has experienced ongoing street-level challenges in 2024, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls regarding encampments and sanitation issues, though these are external to the building itself. Recent fire safety inspections have shown both active violations and timely corrections of certain issues, indicating ongoing attention to fire safety requirements.

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Risk rating

How 970 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
57thpercentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 193 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
21%
No DBI
violation
79%
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 risk forecast
High failure risk 79%
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

970 Post St event timeline

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2026
Planning Record May 11
Request for zoning verification letter
Closed - Issued
311 RequestApr 11
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