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50 Cedar St

Downtown, SF 94109 0693022 28 units · 4 fl · 1914

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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 Downtown
At or below average
avg 6.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 50 Cedar 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 1914
2 or more units
28 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RC4
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
Units28
Floors4
Year built1914
Total area10,638 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0693022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sf Multifamily 1 Llc
Mailing address
49 Powell St Fl 4 San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
082218

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1051 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94109
50 Cedar St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

Built in 1914, this 4-story multi-family residential building at 50 Cedar Street (1051 Post Street as per certain records) contains 28 units and is currently owned by SF Multifamily 1 LLC. The property has undergone several significant upgrades and renovations over the past two decades, with the most recent being an upgrade to the fire alarm system in 2023 to meet current codes, specifically to install low frequency sounders in sleeping areas. In 2015, the building underwent a major compliance project to legalize an additional unit and install comprehensive fire sprinkler systems throughout, with associated electrical and plumbing upgrades. There have been multiple unit renovations since 2009, including several kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical system upgrades, and window replacements in various units.

The building has experienced some maintenance and safety issues over the years, most notably a series of pest infestations (including multiple complaints about cockroaches and mice) and periodic complaints about infrastructure problems such as water leaks, mold, and interior surface deterioration. There was a significant cluster of violations in December 2000 related to interior surfaces, though these were all abated by January 2001. More recent concerns include a 2018 complaint about bathroom leaks and a 2016 complaint regarding an unsafe stove and refrigerator. The building's fire safety systems have received ongoing attention, with the most recent violation from December 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements still showing as open. While there have been several fire alarm activations recorded by the fire department, including one building fire incident, none resulted in civilian injuries. The building's recent history (2023-2025) shows various neighborhood issues typical for the Downtown area, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls regarding encampments and parking problems near the property.

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Risk rating

How 50 Cedar 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
37th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 282 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
12%
No DBI
violation
88%
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.

Building size

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

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 5.7%
Moderate concern 89.2%
Severe concern 5.1%
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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The story over time

50 Cedar St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 07
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestJun 05
"sidewalk"

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