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1033-1037 Polk St

Van Ness/ Civic Center, SF 94109 0694003

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems 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 Van Ness/ Civic Center — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 6.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Van Ness/ Civic Center average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1033-1037 Polk 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 1920
2 or more units
? units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RC4
Possibly exempt. Built before 1979 but single-unit — single-family homes and condos may be exempt from the SF 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 1920
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Units—
Floors2
Year built1920
Total area5,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0694003
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Timbrell Clayton 1157 Washington St San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale
May 23, 2019

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1035 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1037 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1033 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The property at 1033-1037 Polk Street is a two-story mixed-use building constructed in 1920, currently owned by Cedar Alley Properties LLC. The building has undergone several renovation projects in recent years, with significant work performed in 2019 including interior renovations to the ground and mezzanine levels ($40,000), kitchen and bathroom remodeling ($50,000), and door and window replacements ($24,000). In 2020, the building received HVAC upgrades with new furnace and cooling systems installed. The property has experienced recurring fire safety system issues, with violations documented in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, and most recently in August 2024 related to alarm system maintenance. Multiple fire system malfunctions have been recorded, though no civilian injuries have resulted from these incidents.

The building's recent history includes two documented vacant storefront complaints in 2019 and 2020, while several attempts to significantly redevelop the property have been proposed and subsequently withdrawn or cancelled, including plans for an eight-story residential building with retail space. The property has also experienced recurring maintenance issues related to garbage and debris, with numerous 311 calls logged in early 2025 regarding human waste, debris, and other sanitary concerns around the building's exterior. While many of the building's recent renovation projects and system upgrades have been properly permitted and completed, several permits from 2019 are listed as expired, though this is not uncommon for certain types of completed work that may require permit renewals. The property's location in the Van Ness/Civic Center neighborhood subjects it to the typical urban challenges of the area, particularly regarding sidewalk cleanliness and street-level maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 1033-1037 Polk 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
82ndpercentile

Out of 85 buildings in this neighborhood, 15 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
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 13%
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

1033-1037 Polk St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 08
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestMay 25
Homelessness and supportive housing

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