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416-422 Turk St

Tenderloin, SF 94102 0336004 3 units · 5 fl · 1907

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 Tenderloin — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 12.1
9
FewerMore

This building has 9 novs (7y), at or below the Tenderloin average of 12.1.

This building's 82% risk is high in absolute terms; it still rates lower-risk here because buildings in Tenderloin generally score worse. The colour is relative to the neighborhood, the percentage is not.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 416-422 Turk 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 1907
2 or more units
3 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 1907
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
Units3
Floors5
Year built1907
Total area19,780 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0336004
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Saxe Real Estate 1999 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale

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418 Turk St, San Francisco, CA 94102
422 Turk St, San Francisco, CA 94102
416 Turk St, San Francisco, CA 94102
420 Turk St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The five-story, three-unit apartment building at 416-422 Turk Street, owned by the Gerald Plotkin Living Trust, was constructed in 1907 and is currently undergoing a proposed conversion of a former laundry space to a grocery store as of April 2024. The property has a documented history of maintenance and safety improvements, including recent fire alarm system maintenance (2024), multiple fire system violations corrected (2023-2024), and ongoing attention to aging infrastructure such as the roof replacement completed in 2019 ($50,000). Significant building upgrades include a 400-amp electrical service upgrade (2012), emergency fire alarm panel replacement (2012), and domestic hot water system improvements with new boiler installation (2014).

The building has experienced various maintenance challenges over the years, including multiple fire safety system violations in 2023-2024 related to standpipes, sprinklers, and alarm systems, though most have been corrected. Recent complaints indicate issues with heating systems (2023), while earlier concerns included water damage and mold (2018), elevator problems (2007), and various building systems requiring attention between 2005 and 2008. The property underwent several capital improvements in the 2010s including gas line installations for stoves, electrical upgrades, and compliance work for various housing code requirements. Two significant proposed projects are currently under consideration: one for creating three ADUs in the ground-level retail space, and another for converting ground floor commercial spaces into a community center with overnight services, though both are marked as informational only in planning records. The building's location in the Tenderloin neighborhood has resulted in multiple recent 311 calls regarding street cleaning and debris issues, especially during late 2024.

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Risk rating

How 416-422 Turk 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
68thpercentile

Out of 172 buildings in this neighborhood, 55 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
18%
No DBI
violation
82%
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.

Building size

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

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 82%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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416-422 Turk St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 27
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestJul 15
Illegal construction no permit exceeds permit scope

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