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1526 Francisco St

Marina, SF 94123 0471002F 4 units · 2 fl · 1924

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Marina
At or below average
avg 1.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Marina average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1526 Francisco 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 1924
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1924
Total area4,304 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0471002F
Ownership

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

Owner name
Murphy Patrick D & Solis El
Mailing address
1526 Francisco St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
050200

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Initial analysis

The four-unit, two-story apartment building at 1526 Francisco Street in the Marina neighborhood was constructed in 1924 and has undergone several notable renovations and maintenance activities over the past decades. The property has seen significant window improvements, with a 2011 upgrade including the installation of 12 Andersen Fibrex windows in the front and two vinyl windows in the back, following earlier (1984) attempts to install aluminum windows. Major unit upgrades were completed in December 2011, particularly in Unit #1, including kitchen renovations (new cabinets, sink, and electrical upgrades with multiple dedicated circuits for modern appliances), along with plumbing work involving the replacement of kitchen waste lines with new copper piping. The building experienced paint-related concerns in 2002 when violations were issued regarding potential lead paint hazards during exterior work, though these were promptly abated within three months.

Recent history shows the building has had its share of infrastructure challenges, particularly regarding the sidewalk, with a collapsed sidewalk incident reported in July 2023 and a lifted sidewalk issue noted in November 2023. The building's fire safety systems have had intermittent false alarms, with three recorded incidents between 2013-2014, though none resulted in civilian injuries or actual fires. The property has undergone regular maintenance and emergency repairs as evidenced by numerous 311 calls, primarily related to street cleaning and sidewalk maintenance, most recently in 2023. While the building has maintained active compliance with housing inspections, there were some exterior maintenance issues reported in 2002 regarding peeling paint, which have not reoccurred in recent years. The most recent permits and violations suggest the building is currently in stable condition without any active building code violations.

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Risk rating

How 1526 Francisco 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
47th percentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 524 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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 permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 47.5%
Moderate concern 10.6%
Severe concern 41.9%
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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