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940 Bay St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0453004 18 units · 3 fl · 1926

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
9
FewerMore

This building has 9 novs (7y), above the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 940 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 1926
2 or more units
18 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 1926
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
Floors3
Year built1926
Total area12,900 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0453004
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Wendel Herman & Zerbib Gail 401 Country Club Dr San Francisco CA 94132
Last sale
January 20, 2004

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Initial analysis

940 Bay Street is a three-story, 18-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1926 in San Francisco's Russian Hill neighborhood. The property has undergone significant renovations and improvements in recent years, with the most notable work including a comprehensive seismic retrofit in 2018 to address its soft-story status (completed at a cost of $140,000), and extensive unit renovations between 2021-2022 affecting units 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, and 14, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, window replacements, and electrical system upgrades. The building has faced some regulatory challenges, including violations related to lead paint hazards (2012-2013) and unauthorized unit renovations in 2016, though these issues were subsequently addressed.

Recent maintenance and safety concerns have been documented through periodic fire safety inspections, with the most recent violations in 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements. The building's systems have been steadily upgraded, including a recent sub-panel upgrade in July 2024. The property management has generally demonstrated responsiveness to building code requirements, as evidenced by the timely completion of major improvements like the seismic retrofit and subsequent unit upgrades. While there have been some recent complaints regarding basic building systems and safety features, historical records show consistent efforts to maintain and improve the property over time, with most past violations having been resolved. Recent 311 calls in the vicinity have primarily concerned exterior maintenance issues, including sidewalk conditions and debris, rather than internal building problems.

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Risk rating

How 940 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
2ndpercentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 1110 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
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.

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 87%
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

940 Bay St event timeline

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2026
Building Permit Jul 13
Unit# 18: code compliance add new beam, remove non load bearing walls.
$5,000 · Filed

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