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555 Eddy St

Tenderloin, SF 94109 0336015 39 units · 4 fl · 1910

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Tenderloin — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 12.1
11
FewerMore

This building has 11 novs (7y), at or below the Tenderloin average of 12.1.

This building's 86% 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 555 Eddy 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 1910
2 or more units
39 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 1910
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
Units39
Floors4
Year built1910
Total area21,735 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0336015
Ownership

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

Mailing address
2960 Van Ness Ave Ste C San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
April 08, 2019

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Initial analysis

The 555 Eddy Street property is a four-story, 39-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1910, currently owned by Eddy Apartments LLC. The building has undergone numerous renovations and maintenance projects over the years, with the most significant recent work being the installation of life safety sounders in every dwelling unit in December 2023, following fire safety requirements. The building has experienced recurring elevator issues, with multiple complaints in recent years (most recently in February 2024) and a particularly concerning pattern of elevator failures affecting disabled residents. Significant fire safety concerns have been documented throughout the building's history, including recent violations in 2023-2024 related to sprinklers, alarm systems, and sleeping area requirements, though many historical violations such as those in 2020 and 2019 were eventually abated.

The property has a history of maintenance and upgrade work, including substantial interior renovations in multiple units between 2014 and 2017, focusing on kitchen and bathroom improvements, electrical upgrades, and plumbing work. Building systems have received attention, including a boiler replacement in 2022 and various plumbing upgrades. The building has experienced multiple pest control issues historically, with documented complaints of rodent infestation and sanitation concerns in 2018, and interior surface violations were addressed in early 2014. Recent improvements include a new roof installed in 2014 and various unit-specific upgrades to meet modern standards. The building's location in the Tenderloin neighborhood has been subject to typical urban challenges, as evidenced by numerous 311 calls regarding street cleaning and maintenance issues in the surrounding area, though these are external to the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 555 Eddy 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
61stpercentile

Out of 172 buildings in this neighborhood, 67 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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

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

555 Eddy St event timeline

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2026
Building Violation (NOV) Jul 20 Serious
A complaint investigation revealed a fire occurred in unit 4. smoke and water damamge present in the unit. sheetrock was damaged in the ceiling and some damage to the walls in the living room. monthly monitoring fee applies code/section 110a, table 1a-k
DBI ComplaintJul 20
Fire damaged building

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