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750 Ofarrell St

Downtown, SF 94109 0320011 48 units · 4 fl · 1913

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Downtown — not a forecast
Above average
avg 6.9
9
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 750 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
48 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
Units48
Floors4
Year built1913
Total area30,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0320011
Ownership

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

Mailing address
220 Montgomery St Ste 950 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
December 24, 2015

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Initial analysis

The 48-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building at 750 O'Farrell Street, owned by Sic-mcm 750 O'farrell Street, has undergone significant renovations since its 1913 construction. The property was enhanced with the addition of five accessory dwelling units in 2020, and numerous individual unit renovations have been completed over the years, including kitchen and bathroom remodels in units 202, 211, 206, and 405. The building has prioritized safety improvements, particularly in fire safety systems, with recent upgrades including new sprinkler heads installed in 2020, fire alarm system upgrades in 2021, and completed electrical and plumbing work related to these systems.

Recent concerns include active complaints regarding an outdated boiler permit and maintenance issues in 2024, as well as previous concerns about heat problems in 2018 and plumbing issues in 2023. The building's fire safety record shows regular inspections and occasional violations, though most have been promptly corrected. There have been multiple 311 calls in late 2024 regarding encampments and street-related issues in the vicinity of the building, though these are external to the property itself. The elevator has experienced documented issues in the past, and there are historical records of various interior maintenance concerns from 2013-2017, including issues with walls, ceilings, and floor coverings.

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Risk rating

How 750 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

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
40thpercentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 269 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
14%
No DBI
violation
86%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 86%
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

750 Ofarrell St event timeline

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

2026
Planning Record Jul 15
Request for zoning verification letter
Closed - Issued
Building Violation (NOV)Mar 27
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