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1712-1722 Union St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0529002B 14 units · 3 fl · 1962

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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 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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1712-1722 Union 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 1962
2 or more units
14 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
UNION
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 1962
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
Units14
Floors3
Year built1962
Total area13,891 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0529002B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Kim Young Ho Member 369 14Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
January 24, 1989

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1716 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1712 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1722 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The 14-unit, 3-story multifamily residential building at 1712-1722 Union Street in Cow Hollow, built in 1962 and currently owned by Yhk Properties LLC, has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure improvements in recent years. Most notably, the building completed mandatory soft-story seismic retrofitting (Tier 4) in 2019, which included both residential and commercial components, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements. The building's fire safety systems have received considerable attention, with recent installations including a modern addressable fire alarm system with low-frequency horns in 2022-2023, following previous fire code violations related to emergency lighting, sprinkler service, and fire extinguisher maintenance identified in December 2019.

Several building complaints have been recorded, with the most recent being filed in January 2024 regarding noise issues and ventilation concerns from a ground-floor dry cleaner, though this complaint is no longer active. Historical complaints from 2014 indicated issues with peeling paint and potential lead hazards, while earlier complaints from 2000-2011 involved various housing and safety concerns, including unauthorized modifications and construction practices. The building's maintenance history includes plumbing work (water line replacement in 2019) and electrical system upgrades. Recent 311 calls (2021-2024) have primarily addressed external issues such as parking violations, litter, and tree maintenance, suggesting ongoing attention to building surroundings.

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Risk rating

How 1712-1722 Union 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
16thpercentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 723 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
54%
No DBI
violation
46%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 46%
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

1712-1722 Union St event timeline

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2025
DBI Complaint Oct 27
Date last observed: 24-oct-25; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling no hot water; broken appliances;
Housing Inspection Services
DBI ComplaintOct 27
Date last observed: 25-oct-25; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling no hot water; ; additional information: hot water stopped working and it’s been nearly 24 hours. ;

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