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1929 Laguna St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0651003 6 units · 3 fl · 1917

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 Lower Pacific Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.6
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Lower Pacific Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1929 Laguna 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 1917
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1917
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1917
Total area6,138 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0651003
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Bancal Property Mgmt 220 Jackson St Ste 300 San Francisco CA 94111
Last sale
March 31, 2011

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Initial analysis

1929 Laguna Street is a three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building located in the Lower Pacific Heights neighborhood, owned by Mnsf Laguna Prpty Llc and constructed in 1917. The building has undergone significant safety and compliance upgrades in recent years, including a completed soft-story retrofit in 2021 (achieving Tier 3 status) which addressed mandatory seismic safety requirements. Most notably, in 2023, the building underwent substantial fire safety improvements, including the installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system on the ground floor and an upgrade of the fire alarm system to meet current San Francisco Fire Code requirements, with work completed in September 2023 at a cost of approximately $61,000. The ground floor area was also converted to accommodate an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in 2019, with additional plumbing and electrical work completed in early 2024.

The building has a documented history of building violations from 2016-2019, all of which have been resolved. These included issues related to fire safety systems, structural elements, and the necessity for carbon monoxide detectors, with all matters officially abated by September 2021. The property underwent routine inspections in 2016 and 2019 which prompted the mentioned corrective actions. While there have been several maintenance-related permits issued over the years (including sewer trap replacement in 2014 and multiple street space permits), recent improvements focus primarily on enhancing fire safety systems and completing the ADU conversion. The building's recent permit activity demonstrates ongoing investment in property improvements and compliance with current safety standards. The surrounding area has experienced typical urban maintenance issues as evidenced by 311 calls, primarily relating to street cleaning and parking matters, but these are external to the building's structural and safety systems.

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Risk rating

How 1929 Laguna 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
34thpercentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 442 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
62%
No DBI
violation
38%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 38%
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

1929 Laguna St event timeline

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

2024
Plumbing Permit Jan 23
New bathroom, kitchen and shower pan for adu only
Complete
Plumbing PermitJan 23
Install new split system unit for adu only

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