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791-793 Ofarrell St

Tenderloin, SF 94109 0321028 7 units · 3 fl · 1908

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Tenderloin
At or below average
avg 12.0
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Tenderloin average of 12.0.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 791-793 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 1908
2 or more units
7 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
Units7
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area5,710 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0321028
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fard Abbas
Mailing address
2953 Franklin St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
091919

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791 Ofarrell St, San Francisco, CA 94109
793 Ofarrell St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The property at 791-793 O'Farrell Street is a three-story, seven-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1908 in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood, currently owned by Fard Abbas. The building has undergone several significant safety upgrades over its history, including a $35,000 installation of metal fire escapes and ladders to the roof in 2019, and seismic upgrades worth $75,000 completed in 1999. However, the building has faced recurring safety and code compliance issues. In 2019, multiple violations were documented relating to egress, fire safety, and drainage, all of which were abated by September 2019. More recent concerns include a complaint from December 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements, which has been designated as an open violation.

The building has experienced several fire safety incidents, primarily involving false alarms and smoke detector activations, with one recorded fire incident where the cause was listed as "under investigation," though fortunately with no civilian injuries. Recent maintenance issues have emerged, including a 2022 complaint regarding mailbox access that affected mail delivery, and a construction without permit complaint from 2019 that remains active as of the latest records. The building's location in the Tenderloin neighborhood is reflected in numerous 311 calls regarding street cleaning issues, particularly concerning garbage and debris, with multiple reports in early 2025. While many historical complaints and violations have been resolved, the building's recent history shows both persistent and emerging maintenance and compliance challenges, particularly regarding fire safety systems and building access features.

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Risk rating

How 791-793 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
88th percentile

Out of 172 buildings in this neighborhood, 21 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
39%
No DBI
violation
61%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 26.6%
Moderate concern 44.6%
Severe concern 28.9%
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

791-793 Ofarrell St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Apr 27
Other
other request new streetlight PUC - Streetlights
311 RequestApr 22
Sewage back-up discharge

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