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1640 Vallejo St

Pacific Heights, SF 94123 0551014 8 units · 3 fl · 1906

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 Pacific Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1640 Vallejo 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 1906
2 or more units
8 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
Units8
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area7,126 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0551014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
308 Jessie St San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
November 14, 2002

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Initial analysis

1640 Vallejo Street is a three-story, multi-family residential building in Pacific Heights, constructed in 1906, containing 8 units and managed by Mosser Anabelle I. The building has undergone significant renovations and safety upgrades in recent years, including the installation of a new fire alarm system in 2020 (completed at a cost of $21,235), and the addition of two new accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in the basement in 2019-2020 (totaling around $150,000) with complete electrical and plumbing work. Major structural and safety improvements have been made, including stucco repair and dry rot remediation work in 2022 ($55,000), balcony repairs ($20,000) in 2017, and comprehensive unit renovations in units 2, 6, and 8 between 2017-2015 involving kitchen and bathroom updates with new fixtures, lighting, and safety systems.

The building has a documented history of addressing safety and maintenance issues, with three fire-related incidents on record (none involving civilian injuries), and recent fire alarm system violations issued in January 2024 that were promptly corrected. Older housing violations from 2008 regarding security and fire safety were abated in 2016. The property has completed its mandatory seismic soft-story retrofit program (Tier 3) and received a Certificate of Final Completion. Recent tenant concerns have primarily focused on routine building maintenance issues, with multiple reports of garbage and debris on the property in mid-2024, and a mold and mildew complaint in August 2024 that was accepted for inspection. The building's management has generally responded promptly to violations and complaints, as evidenced by the relatively quick resolution of most recent issues, including a construction complaint during the 2020 shelter-in-place order and various inspection findings.

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Risk rating

How 1640 Vallejo 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
37thpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 607 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
57%
No DBI
violation
43%
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 43%
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

1640 Vallejo St event timeline

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2025
Fire Incident Oct 23 Serious
500 Service Call, other
Injuries: 0 · Fatalities: 0
Fire IncidentApr 23
113 Cooking fire, confined to container

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