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1557-1559 Francisco St

Marina, SF 94123 0482029 2 units · 4 fl · 1927

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 1557-1559 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 1927
2 or more units
2 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.

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 1927
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
Units2
Floors4
Year built1927
Total area6,350 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0482029
Ownership

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

Mailing address
750 Lawton St San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
030821

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1557 Francisco St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1559 Francisco St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The three-story duplex at 1557-1559 Francisco Street in the Marina district, built in 1927, has undergone substantial renovations and improvements over recent years, with the most significant work taking place between 2020 and 2022. The property, owned by 225-17th Avenue LLC, completed a major renovation project in 2020-2021 valued at approximately $350,000 that included window replacements, stair relocations, bathroom and kitchen reconfigurations, and the addition of an elevator. Subsequent modifications in 2021-2022 involved additional fireplace relocations and laundry room reconfigurations. The building's infrastructure has been significantly upgraded, with new plumbing systems installed in 2020 including radiant heat, multiple gas lines, six bathrooms, two kitchens, and new underground utilities, along with an electrical panel upgrade to 400 amps. The project also included comprehensive insulation work throughout the building.

The property underwent some ownership changes affecting residency status, including a tenant buyout in August 2018 involving two tenants and a payment of $50,000. Planning records indicate successful approval for various modifications including light well infill and window replacements, with assurance that no dwelling units were lost and no changes to unit count or square footage occurred. The building's recent history shows no significant safety or compliance issues, though there have been several 311 calls related to bicycle lane blocking near the property in 2018-2019, and one temporary sign request for moving purposes in 2018. A reroofing project was also completed in 2018, marking the most recent significant exterior maintenance work prior to the major renovations.

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Risk rating

How 1557-1559 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
90th percentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 99 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 87.5%
Moderate concern 10.4%
Severe concern 2.0%
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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1557-1559 Francisco St event timeline

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2022
Building Permit Apr 26
Revise bpa#202102104392. relocate fire place and remove (n) fire place on 3rd fl. reconfigure laundry rm on 3rd fl. relocate fire place and reconfigure closet on 4th fl.
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