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1535 Green St

Pacific Heights, SF 94123 0551018 20 units · 3 fl · 1926

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.

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 1535 Green 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 1926
2 or more units
20 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
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 1926
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
Units20
Floors3
Year built1926
Total area15,306 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0551018
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Desai Rajnikant T & Helen A 3745 California St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 20-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1535 Green Street in Pacific Heights, owned by Rajnikant T & Helen A Desai, has been actively maintained since its construction in 1926, with significant attention to safety and infrastructure improvements. The property has completed mandatory seismic soft-story retrofitting (Tier 2) in 2014, including seismic strengthening of the garage/target story, and recent work in 2023 involved retaining wall replacement costing $70,000. Ongoing safety enhancements include a 2023 fire alarm system upgrade to meet current codes, though there remains an open violation related to sleeping area requirements as of November 2023. The building has undergone various maintenance projects, including a recent courtyard fence replacement in 2024, roofing work in 2010, and the installation of a 119-gallon storage tank in 2010.

The property has experienced several routine housing inspections over the years, with notable complaints in 2007 regarding smoke enclosure doors and self-closing devices at exterior doors, though these violations were abated by March 2007. More recent concerns include multiple reports of excessive noise (2021-2022) and several instances of waste clean-up required on public property bordering the building (2021-2023). The building's recent history shows active management response to maintenance and safety requirements, with most significant violations being addressed promptly. There is one current open fire violation related to sleeping area requirements from November 2023, and while the recent fire alarm system update partially addressed compliance issues, it is noted that the system does not meet current 2022 CBC and CFC requirements.

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Risk rating

How 1535 Green 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
26thpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 713 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
49%
No DBI
violation
51%
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 complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 51%
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

1535 Green St event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint Apr 15
Date last observed: 14-apr-26; time last observed: 1:00pm; exact location: rear bldg; building type: residence/dwelling other building; ; additional information: paint is flaking off and blowing into our backyard.;
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