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1015 Francisco St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0477024 3 units · 2 fl · 1953

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Russian Hill — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.9
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1015 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 1953
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 1953
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1953
Total area4,009 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0477024
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Shirar Gerald L Ttee 7213 Pleasants Valley Rd Vacaville CA 95688
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 2-story, 3-unit multi-family residential building at 1015 Francisco St in Russian Hill, built in 1953 and currently owned by the Gerald L Shirar Living Trust, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges over its history. Most recently, in December 2024, there were permits issued for a substantial renovation of Unit #3, including kitchen and bathroom remodels and window replacements, though this work generated a complaint about unauthorized construction that was quickly resolved within one day. In the 2000s, the building faced several fire safety violations in March 2007 related to fire escape maintenance, fire extinguisher recharging, alarm system certification, and smoke enclosure door maintenance, though these issues were all properly addressed by late April 2007. The property has a documented history of routine inspections in 2006 and 2011, as well as a kitchen and bath remodeling complaint in 2006 that took over two years to resolve.

Older improvements to the building include earlier renovation work in 2006 valued at $50,000 and various structural maintenance activities such as reroofing in 1995 and shoring work in 1993. Recent activities around the property (2024) have included multiple graffiti incidents and some infrastructure maintenance issues, with several cases being resolved by street and environmental services. A fire alarm system incident has been recorded, though it was determined to be an unintentional activation with no injuries. The building's permit history demonstrates regular maintenance and upgrading of the property, with particular attention to Unit #3 as evidenced by both recent and past renovation projects.

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Risk rating

How 1015 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

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
81stpercentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 215 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
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 13%
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

1015 Francisco St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jun 09
To obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202502140372 & 202412207243. all work is complete.
$1 · Complete
Building PermitApr 24
Units 1-3: to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202501289235. all work is complete.

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