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1-7 Imperial Aly

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0521031 4 units · 2 fl · 1906

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Cow Hollow — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Cow Hollow average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1-7 Imperial Aly 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 1906
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.

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 1906
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area3,342 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0521031
Ownership

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

Mailing address
100 Flametree Circle Windsor CA 95492
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Multiple entrances & addresses

Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

1 Imperial Aly, San Francisco, CA 94123
5 Imperial Aly, San Francisco, CA 94123
7 Imperial Aly, San Francisco, CA 94123
3 Imperial Aly, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The property at 1-7 Imperial Alley in San Francisco's Cow Hollow neighborhood is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1906 and currently owned by Roy J Bruna and Thorunn Gudmu. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and infrastructure improvements over the years, including a complete furnace and heating system upgrade in 2009 involving gas lines, flues, and wall heater replacement. A reroofing project was completed in 2000 at a cost of $11,480, and the building was brought into code compliance through a dedicated effort in 1987. The property has faced some safety and maintenance issues, including a fire safety violation in 2008 regarding combustible storage, which was resolved within one month, and a 2011 incident involving improper lead paint containment during work, though this was quickly addressed. The building has undergone routine housing inspections in 1995, 2002, and 2008, all of which were resolved.

In recent years, the property has experienced ongoing challenges with parking enforcement, evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2023 and 2025 regarding blocked driveways and sidewalk parking. Eight parking-related complaints were filed during this period, with several resulting in citations being issued, though some cases were invalid due to incomplete reporting information. Additionally, there was one report of loose garbage requiring general cleaning in October 2023, which was investigated but found to have no identifiable issues. The concentration of parking violations and the ongoing nature of these complaints suggest a persistent infrastructure challenge in the immediate vicinity, though this is more related to street conditions than the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 1-7 Imperial Aly'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
32ndpercentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 585 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
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
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 age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 33%
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

1-7 Imperial Aly event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 29
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestJun 05
Other including abandoned toter

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