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1385 Greenwich St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0524021B 14 units · 3 fl · 1922

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
At or below average
avg 1.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1385 Greenwich 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 1922
2 or more units
14 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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
Units14
Floors3
Year built1922
Total area10,590 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0524021B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ryan T Brown Seprt Ppty Tr
Mailing address
Brown Ryan T Ttee 158 Sunkist Ln Los Altos CA 94022
Last sale
032321

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Initial analysis

The 14-unit, 3-story apartment building at 1385 Greenwich Street in Russian Hill has undergone several significant improvements and maintenance work since its construction in 1922. The building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit (Tier 3) and received its Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) in 2016, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Notable recent safety upgrades include a 2021 fire alarm system modernization that meets current San Francisco Fire Code requirements and the addition of an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) in 2020. The building underwent substantial infrastructure improvements in recent years, including a sewer repair in 2024, sprinkler system upgrades, and a 400-amp service upgrade in 2021.

The property has experienced several routine inspections and addressed multiple violations over the years, with the most significant issues occurring between 2011-2013, including problems with the boiler permit, fire safety equipment, and various building maintenance items. These violations were subsequently abated. The building has a documented history of responding to fire-related incidents, though none have resulted in civilian injuries or major damage, primarily involving false alarms and detector activations. A moving truck incident in 2015 caused exterior damage, but this was resolved. Recent 311 calls from 2024 primarily relate to street cleaning and garbage management, rather than building-specific issues. The property has maintained reasonably consistent compliance with safety and building codes, with most historical complaints being addressed and resolved through proper channels.

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Risk rating

How 1385 Greenwich 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
7th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 1054 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
21%
No DBI
violation
79%
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.

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 39.1%
Severe concern 50.4%
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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1385 Greenwich St event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint Mar 14
Extinguishers
Condition Corrected
Fire ComplaintMar 14
Alarm Systems

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