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910 Bay St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0453003B 12 units · 3 fl · 1925

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 Russian Hill
Above average
avg 1.9
10
FewerMore

This building has 10 novs (7y), above the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 910 Bay 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 1925
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
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.

Building characteristics
Units12
Floors3
Year built1925
Total area10,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0453003B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Cesare E Barambani Credit
Mailing address
Shelter Trust 674 Monaco Ct Walnut Creek CA 94598
Last sale
052096

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit multi-family residential building at 910 Bay Street in Russian Hill, constructed in 1925, has undergone several significant changes and faced multiple compliance challenges over the past two decades. The property completed a $150,000 soft-story retrofit project in 2014, but has since become non-compliant with the Mandatory Soft Story Program requirements as of 2020, with an active violation indicating failure to complete all associated work and obtain proper sign-offs. The building's safety systems have received attention through various updates, including the replacement of both the domestic hot water boiler in 2015 and the heating boiler in 2017.

Historical compliance issues include a 2015 violation for lead paint hazards that was abated in 2016, and multiple violations from 2006 relating to gas meter instructions, fire escape maintenance, and safety equipment, all of which were resolved. The property has undergone routine inspections in 2000, 2004, and 2006, with windows being replaced in 2004 as part of maintenance improvements. Recent 311 calls (from 2022 to 2024) primarily relate to street-level issues such as sidewalk cleaning, waste removal, and parking enforcement, rather than building-specific concerns. While there were two fire-related incidents recorded (both non-incident activations) and a temporary exit maintenance issue in 2020 that was corrected, these do not indicate any ongoing fire safety concerns.

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Risk rating

How 910 Bay 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 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 1110 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
13%
No DBI
violation
87%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 5.1%
Moderate concern 70.4%
Severe concern 24.5%
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

910 Bay St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Feb 06
Re-roofing: replacing flat roof w/180 gta granulated torch
$24,000 · Complete
311 RequestJan 11
Blocking driveway cite only

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