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250 Mcallister St

Tenderloin, SF 94102 0347006 34 units · 5 fl · 1923

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 250 Mcallister 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 1923
2 or more units
34 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 1923
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
Units34
Floors5
Year built1923
Total area18,635 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusWelfare
Blocklot0347006
Ownership

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

Mailing address
201 Eddy St San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
December 09, 1994

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Initial analysis

The 34-unit, 5-story apartment building at 250 McAllister Street in the Tenderloin, owned by McAllister Street Associates LP, was built in 1923 and has undergone several significant renovations and faced numerous maintenance challenges over the years. Most recent major improvements include a $70,000 re-roofing project completed in 2020, and a 2019 upgrade to the fire alarm system. The building has experienced recurring issues with its heating system, particularly noted in complaints from 2006, 2008, 2010, and most recently in 2022. Fire safety has been an ongoing concern, with multiple violations and complaints between 2020 and 2024 regarding alarm systems, fire escapes, sprinklers, and other safety equipment. The property has a history of addressing various infrastructure needs, including a complete plumbing system replacement and steam boiler installation in 2014, and electrical upgrades in 2018. Historic records show a rehabilitation project in 1996 that updated both interior and exterior features, including kitchens and bathrooms.

The building has faced several challenges in maintaining resident comfort and safety, as evidenced by numerous complaints and violations. These include consistent heating issues between 2006 and 2022, problems with windows and pest control reported in 2009, and various fire safety violations between 2020 to 2024 that were generally addressed promptly. While the property has undergone significant improvements and repairs over the years, including modernizing its fire safety systems and addressing various building code requirements, there continue to be occasional maintenance issues that arise, as evidenced by recent complaints about lighting and heating systems. The building's location in the Tenderloin neighborhood has resulted in some exterior maintenance challenges, as shown by recent 311 calls regarding street conditions, though these are typically addressed promptly by city services.

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Risk rating

How 250 Mcallister 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
42ndpercentile

Out of 172 buildings in this neighborhood, 100 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 (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

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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The story over time

250 Mcallister St event timeline

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

2025
Building Violation (NOV) Nov 10 Serious
The building façade inspection program established by ordinance 67-16 and codified as san francisco existing building code chapter 5f requires certain building facades be regularly inspected by a california licensed architect or engineer. a written report of the inspection findings shall be submitted to the department for review. this building is in violation of the mandatory building façade inspection program tier 2 comprehensive inspection report submittal deadline of 12/31/2023. see san francisco existing building code chapter 5f and sections 501f, 503f, 505f, and 507f for applicable codes this program. monthly monitoring fee section 110a table 1a-k
DBI ComplaintNov 10
Customer is not in compliance with sf existing building code chapter 5f

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