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318-320 Turk St

Tenderloin, SF 94102 0337007A 50 units · 6 fl · 1924

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. 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
13
FewerMore

This building has 13 novs (7y), above the Tenderloin average of 12.0.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 318-320 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 1924
2 or more units
50 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 1924
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
Units50
Floors6
Year built1924
Total area24,550 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0337007A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Steven C. Thrower 1 Bush St Ste 900 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
040221

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318 Turk St, San Francisco, CA 94102
320 Turk St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The 50-unit, 6-story apartment building at 318-320 Turk Street, constructed in 1924, is currently managed by 318 Turk 17 LP and has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there is an active fire damage case filed in October 2024 (202430328) and multiple recent elevator problems, with complaints in December 2023 (202317105), January 2024 (202417679), and a recent report from January 2025 regarding the elevator not working in a 7-plus story building. The building has undergone significant renovation work over the past few years, including major hallway and lobby renovations currently in progress (November 2024), facade repairs (October 2024), and numerous individual unit remodels between 2020-2021 involving kitchen and bathroom updates in units 102, 205, 301, 401, 404, 106, and 507.

The property has had recurring fire safety concerns, with violations and complaints regarding alarm systems, sprinkler systems, and fire extinguisher issues documented throughout 2023-2024. Recent tenant complaints in 2023 indicated serious maintenance and management issues, including non-functioning heating systems, elevator outages, and fire alarm problems. There have also been complaints about pest control (insects/rodents), garbage management, and security issues, particularly during periods when on-site management was reportedly absent. Multiple building permits indicate ongoing maintenance and repair work, including plumbing system upgrades such as house trap replacement in May 2024, while historical violations from 2000-2018 show past issues with fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers, and other safety requirements that have since been resolved.

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Risk rating

How 318-320 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

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
2th percentile

Out of 172 buildings in this neighborhood, 169 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
5%
No DBI
violation
95%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 1.9%
Moderate concern 89.9%
Severe concern 8.2%
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

318-320 Turk St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Jul 28
Elevator has been out of order for 11 days. it is the only elevator in the building. building has 6 floors
Housing Inspection Services
Building PermitFeb 26
Barrier removal voluntary to comply with abe 201812122915, category 3 per submitted abe checklist compliance form. technical infeasibility and equivalent facilitation per or 51-16. no structural work. no sidewalk work. no mep work.

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