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573-577 Ofarrell St

Tenderloin, SF 94102 0323020 49 units · 12 fl · 1927

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 Tenderloin
Above average
avg 12.0
39
FewerMore

This building has 39 novs (7y), above the Tenderloin average of 12.0.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 573-577 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 1927
2 or more units
49 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
Units49
Floors12
Year built1927
Total area26,680 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0323020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fo 575 Ofarrell Street Prop
Mailing address
308 Jessie St San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
113016

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577 Ofarrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102
573 Ofarrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102
575 Ofarrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The 12-story, 49-unit multi-family residential building at 573-577 O'Farrell Street, built in 1927 and currently owned by Fo 575 Ofarrell Street Prop, has experienced several significant issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been serious ongoing plumbing problems in late 2024, with multiple complaints about flooding and mold growth affecting habitability, particularly in Unit 604. The building has a history of elevator problems, with one elevator reportedly being out of service for extended periods in 2022-2023. Between 2016 and 2024, there were numerous renovation projects completed, including multiple kitchen and bathroom remodels in various units, fire safety system updates, and accessibility improvements. However, recent work has raised concerns, including complaints about construction dust affecting Unit 604 in May 2024 and work being performed without proper permits in early 2024.

The building has a concerning pattern of fire safety violations, with multiple citations issued between 2017 and 2024, including recent violations related to the sprinkler system and sleeping area requirements. Historical complaints from 2001-2007 suggest past issues with heating system maintenance and security requirements, though these were marked as abated in 2009. An electrical upgrade for the elevator system was issued in December 2023, indicating ongoing maintenance of core building systems. The property has undergone several renovation projects between 2015 and 2020, including a major fire alarm system replacement in 2019 and various unit improvements totaling over $300,000 in permitted work. However, the recent history of plumbing issues and fire safety violations raises concerns about ongoing maintenance and system reliability.

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Risk rating

How 573-577 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
13th percentile

Out of 172 buildings in this neighborhood, 150 are predicted to be safer.

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.

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 3.8%
Moderate concern 53.1%
Severe concern 43.1%
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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573-577 Ofarrell St event timeline

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

2026
Building Violation (NOV) Feb 19 Serious
Observed columns and beams in basement with exposed reinforcement steel and rebar. code/section:sfbc 102a monthly monitoring fee applies code/section: sfbc 110a, table 1a-k
DBI ComplaintFeb 19
Date last observed: 11-feb-26; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling structural problems; ; additional information: exposed rebar, extensive wall cracking/splitting, pieces of building have fallen off; signs of structural deficiencies in building;

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