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1045 Post St

Downtown, SF 94109 0693023 9 units · 3 fl · 1915

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Downtown — not a forecast
Above average
avg 6.9
17
FewerMore

This building has 17 novs (7y), above the Downtown average of 6.9.

This building's 76% risk is high in absolute terms; it still rates lower-risk here because buildings in Downtown generally score worse. The colour is relative to the neighborhood, the percentage is not.

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 1045 Post 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 1915
2 or more units
9 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.

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 1915
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
Units9
Floors3
Year built1915
Total area7,970 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0693023
Ownership

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

Mailing address
568 16th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
February 11, 1991

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Initial analysis

The 9-unit apartment building at 1045 Post Street, constructed in 1915, is actively addressing its fire safety systems, most recently completing a $34,991 fire alarm upgrade in February 2023 to meet current San Francisco Fire Code requirements. The building has undergone several individual unit renovations over the years, including significant improvements to Unit 6 in 2021 (kitchen and bathroom remodel), Unit 9 in 2016 (kitchen/bath remodeling and window replacement), and multiple unit upgrades between 2002-2006 involving kitchen cabinets, bathroom fixtures, and electrical work. Historical challenges with water damage and mold were documented in 2012, leading to multiple housing code violations, though these were resolved by February 2014.

The building has experienced recurring issues with its fire alarm systems, evidenced by multiple fire complaints between 2016-2024, including a 2024 alarm systems-related complaint that remains open. A September 2023 open flame burning incident was corrected within a month. There have been several fire alarm activations and false alarms, though no civilian injuries have been reported. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 indicate ongoing concerns about the building's surroundings, including reports of garbage, debris, and encampments near the property. The most recent routine inspections and violations suggest that while the building is maintaining compliance with current safety requirements, there are ongoing challenges with both building systems and the immediate neighborhood environment.

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Risk rating

How 1045 Post 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
66thpercentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 152 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
24%
No DBI
violation
76%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 76%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1045 Post St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jan 16
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine

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