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481-485 Eddy St

Tenderloin, SF 94109 0337022 30 units · 5 fl · 1916

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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Tenderloin average of 12.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 481-485 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 1916
2 or more units
30 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 1916
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
Units30
Floors5
Year built1916
Total area14,196 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusWelfare
Blocklot0337022
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Kelly Cullen 201 Eddy St San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale

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481 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA 94109
485 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA 94109
483 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The 30-unit, 5-story apartment building at 481-485 Eddy Street in the Tenderloin, owned by Tenderloin Neighborhood Dev, was constructed in 1916 and has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most concerning are recent Fire Code violations in April 2024 related to multiple fire safety systems, including a sleeping area requirement that remains open as of this writing. The building has a documented history of mold issues, with the most recent complaint filed in September 2023 regarding recurring wall mold around windows. There were also serious sanitation concerns in 2020 involving human waste on stairways and common areas, and in 2018, Unit #208 was reported to have unsanitary conditions with debris.

The building's safety systems have required ongoing attention, including multiple fire alarm system upgrades between 2018-2019, and significant work to maintain fire safety compliance. Recent plumbing improvements include backflow device replacement (August 2024) and domestic hot water boiler replacement (September 2023), both completed successfully. The building has experienced recurring issues with building systems, evidenced by multiple violations between 2018-2024 regarding alarm systems, extinguishers, and sprinkler maintenance. Sidewalk maintenance issues are currently outstanding, with collapsed sidewalk complaints recorded in January 2025. While many past violations have been abated through repairs and system upgrades, the building's age and location in the Tenderloin continue to present ongoing maintenance challenges.

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Risk rating

How 481-485 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
48thpercentile

Out of 172 buildings in this neighborhood, 89 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
10%
No DBI
violation
90%
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 90%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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481-485 Eddy St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Feb 24
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