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930 Bay St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0453003D 9 units · 3 fl · 1925

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Russian Hill — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.9
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 930 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
9 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.

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 1925
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
Units9
Floors3
Year built1925
Total area7,260 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0453003D
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Lee Benny & Kathy Suet Trus 834 Cabrillo St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale

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Initial analysis

930 Bay Street is a 3-story, 9-unit multi-family residential building located in the Russian Hill neighborhood, owned by Benny & Kathy Suet Lee Revo. Built in 1925, the property has undergone several significant safety system upgrades in recent years, most notably the complete fire alarm system upgrade in 2019, which included the installation of new smoke detectors, pull stations, and notification appliances. The building experienced a series of fire safety violations in 2006, requiring attention to fire extinguishers, central alarm system certification, and garage floor maintenance, though these issues were resolved within approximately one month. More recent fire safety complaints in 2023 regarding combustible materials and hazardous materials were found to have no merit.

The building has maintained regular fire safety inspections, with multiple false alarms and system activations recorded by the fire department over the years, though none resulted in injuries. Historical maintenance records show several roofing projects from 1988 and 2003, while more recent infrastructure issues have included a missing side sewer vent cover in 2024. The property has generated multiple 311 calls in recent years, primarily related to parking issues and street maintenance, though these are general neighborhood concerns rather than building-specific problems. The building's fire safety systems appear to be current and maintained, with no active violations or pending complaints, and planning records show "No Violation - Error" status in their recent review.

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Risk rating

How 930 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

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
3rdpercentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 1099 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
15%
No DBI
violation
85%
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 85%
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

930 Bay St event timeline

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

2025
Building Violation (NOV) Oct 30
Building violation
It is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend the reinspection as scheduled on this no…
Building Violation (NOV)Oct 30
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