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1090 Francisco St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0476005C 18 units · 3 fl · 1926

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
13
FewerMore

This building has 13 novs (7y), above the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1090 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 1926
2 or more units
18 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
Units18
Floors3
Year built1926
Total area10,950 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0476005C
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mehan Properties Llc
Mailing address
145 Poplar Dr Kentfield CA 94904
Last sale
062712

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Initial analysis

This three-story, 18-unit multi-family residential building located at 1090 Francisco Street in Russian Hill was constructed in 1926 and is currently owned by Mehan Properties LLC. The building has undergone several significant improvements over recent years, most notably completing a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 at a cost of $120,000, which included the installation of new moment frames and shear walls with a new foundation. In 2019, the building received an updated backflow prevention device for the boiler system, following a boiler permit violation that had been filed in 2013 and subsequently resolved in 2014.

The property has experienced various maintenance and safety issues, particularly in the mid-2010s, including a 2015 complaint regarding mold in a first-floor unit, multiple building code violations related to fire escape maintenance, painting requirements, and window repairs. A 2021 complaint noted plumbing issues in the garage area, and there were several complaints in 2014 regarding paint scraping work that may have involved lead paint concerns. The building has undergone regular safety inspections, including a 2015 routine check that identified several compliance issues, though all were eventually addressed. Fire safety inspections in 2017-2019 revealed no significant hazards, with only one condition related to alarm systems being corrected. Recent activity around the building (2023-2024) has primarily involved external issues such as noise complaints and street maintenance needs, though these are more related to the neighborhood environment than the building's internal conditions.

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Risk rating

How 1090 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
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 10.5%
Moderate concern 20.3%
Severe concern 69.2%
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

1090 Francisco St event timeline

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

2026
Building Violation (NOV) Feb 02
Building violation
Remove egress obstruction/storage from roof door landing provide clear path of travel in case of emergency exiting.
Building Violation (NOV)Feb 02
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