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1080 Francisco St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0476005B 9 units · 3 fl · 1955

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
15
FewerMore

This building has 15 novs (7y), above the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1080 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 1955
2 or more units
9 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units9
Floors3
Year built1955
Total area9,591 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0476005B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Alberti Dino F 1991 Revoc T
Mailing address
Gateway Management & Rty Po Box 31515 San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
100418

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Initial analysis

The 9-unit apartment building at 1080 Francisco Street in Russian Hill, built in 1955 and owned by Dino F. Alberti, has undergone significant maintenance and upgrades over the past decade. Most notably, recent improvements include a voluntary seismic upgrade at the garage level completed in January 2024 ($119,000) and the installation of new fire alarm system components in compliance with 2022 SFFC requirements ($38,562). The building has seen regular unit renovations, including comprehensive updates to Unit 1 (2020), Unit 22 (2018), Unit 21 (2013-2014), and Unit 31 (2011), with work typically involving kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical upgrades, and plumbing improvements.

The property has experienced some challenges, particularly regarding heating systems and permit compliance. A significant heating issue occurred in December 2022, when residents reported lack of heat for over seven days, leading to a violation that was abated by January 2023. The building's boiler system has been a recurring focus, with multiple complaints and violations related to permits between 2003 and 2014, now resolved. A recent fire alarm system violation was issued and corrected in May 2024. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to infrastructure, including reroofing work in 1996 and 2011, boiler upgrades in 2008 and 2011, and various unit-specific improvements. Recent concerns have primarily involved parking violations in the surrounding area, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024.

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Risk rating

How 1080 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
3th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 1099 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
14%
No DBI
violation
86%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 7.9%
Moderate concern 18.1%
Severe concern 74.0%
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

1080 Francisco St event timeline

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

2026
Building Violation (NOV) Feb 02
Building violation
Replace electrical outlet/light switch cover plates in the garage storage room.
Building Violation (NOV)Feb 02
Building violation

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