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428-430 Ofarrell St

Downtown, SF 94102 0317004 17 units · 5 fl · 1913

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
Above average
avg 6.9
9
FewerMore

This building has 9 novs (7y), above the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 428-430 Ofarrell 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
17 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
Units17
Floors5
Year built1913
Total area9,159 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0317004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Bocci Richard A&Deborah L
Mailing address
Po Box 598 Daly City CA 94017
Last sale
060899

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428 Ofarrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102
430 Ofarrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The 428-430 O'Farrell Street building is a 5-story, 17-unit multi-family residential structure built in 1913, currently owned by Richard and Deborah Bocci. The property has experienced several significant issues over the past decade, most notably during 2014 when multiple tenant complaints were filed regarding serious maintenance problems including a non-functioning garbage chute, elevator issues, inadequate lighting, and appliance failures. In 2013, the building suffered fire damage to the ground floor, which required sheetrock replacement and duct work modifications. The building has a substantial history of safety violations and maintenance issues, with routine inspections revealing multiple concerns that needed to be addressed, particularly in 2008 when numerous safety violations were identified including problems with fire escapes, electrical equipment clearances, and water heater requirements.

More recent records from 2023-2024 show ongoing safety concerns, particularly related to fire safety systems. There have been multiple fire code violations issued in 2024 regarding standpipes, sleeping area requirements, and alarm systems. The building's systems have required frequent attention, including a 2024 violation regarding extinguishers and sprinkler systems. The property has also experienced infrastructure challenges, with 311 calls in early 2025 reporting issues with garbage and debris around the building. Historical records show the building underwent cosmetic repairs for smoke damage in 1994 and had various maintenance issues addressed through permits over the years, including electrical upgrades and plumbing work. The building's fire safety history includes several incidents requiring emergency response, though none resulted in civilian injuries, and there have been multiple false alarms recorded. Recent tenant buyouts in 2020-2021 suggest some degree of turnover in occupancy, with compensation amounts of $3,000 and $6,000 recorded for one tenant.

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Risk rating

How 428-430 Ofarrell 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
42th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 260 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
15%
No DBI
violation
85%
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 (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 15.1%
Moderate concern 59.5%
Severe concern 25.5%
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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428-430 Ofarrell St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jan 30
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