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170-174 Turk St

Tenderloin, SF 94102 0339011 18 units · 5 fl · 1922

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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
At or below average
avg 12.0
7
FewerMore

This building has 7 novs (7y), at or below the Tenderloin average of 12.0.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 170-174 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 1922
2 or more units
18 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 1922
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
Units18
Floors5
Year built1922
Total area13,464 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0339011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
4993 W Buena Vista Ave Visalia CA 93291
Last sale
041318

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174 Turk St, San Francisco, CA 94102
170 Turk St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The 18-unit, 5-story multi-family residential building at 170-174 Turk Street, constructed in 1922 and currently owned by 174 Turk St LLC, has experienced several significant plumbing, electrical, and fire safety system updates over the past decade. Recent activities include a filed permit in March 2024 for ground level sleeping area testing and an issued electrical permit in May 2024 for fire alarm system upgrades across 9 floors. The building has undergone multiple fire safety system improvements, including a 2016 voluntary fire system replacement with new control panel and detectors, though it has ongoing fire safety violations as of 2023-2024 related to sleeping area requirements and standpipe maintenance.

The property has a documented history of maintenance and safety issues requiring attention, particularly in 2007-2008 when multiple violations were recorded and subsequently abated, including problems with floor coverings, emergency egress obstruction, and fire alarm systems. More recent concerns include an active complaint from 2015 regarding unauthorized access through fire exit stairs and a 2024 general maintenance complaint. The building's mechanical systems have been updated over the years, with records showing replacement of the steam boiler (2015), water heater (2022), and backflow system (2022). Multiple fire-related incidents have been recorded, though they primarily consist of false alarms or unintentional detector activations with no reported civilian injuries. The property has had occasional infrastructure challenges, including elevator outages in 2008 and various plumbing and heating system repairs. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to street-level issues outside the building, including garbage removal and parking enforcement matters.

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Risk rating

How 170-174 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
53th percentile

Out of 172 buildings in this neighborhood, 81 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
11%
No DBI
violation
89%
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 9.9%
Moderate concern 70.3%
Severe concern 19.9%
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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170-174 Turk St event timeline

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2026
Electrical Permit Jan 08
Unit 3: 100 amp main meter addition to existing multimeter switch gear in basement.
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