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1075 Ofarrell St

Van Ness/ Civic Center, SF 94109 0719012A 12 units · 3 fl · 1922

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 Van Ness/ Civic Center — not a forecast
Above average
avg 6.9
39
FewerMore

This building has 39 novs (7y), above the Van Ness/ Civic Center average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1075 Ofarrell 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 1922
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM4
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 1922
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1922
Total area6,075 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0719012A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
268 Bush St # 1688 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
May 07, 2018

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Initial analysis

The property at 1075 Ofarrell Street is a three-story, 12-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1922, currently undergoing significant unit improvements. Most recently, Unit 10 is scheduled for kitchen and bathroom rehabilitation in August 2024, following similar completed renovations in Unit 1 (November 2023) and Unit 7 (May 2018). The building has experienced several regulatory and maintenance challenges in recent years, including a boiler permit issue in April 2024, multiple fire safety violations between 2022-2024 (including violations related to sprinklers, alarm systems, and extinguishers), and various electrical infrastructure upgrades such as an attempted 400-amp service installation in 2018.

Historical records show several significant improvements and incidents affecting the building's systems and tenant experience. Between 2018-2021, there were improvements to the building's common areas, including lobby renovations, fire alarm upgrades, and electrical work, though some of this work was performed without proper permits, leading to violation notices. The building has experienced multiple maintenance issues, including heating system problems reported in 2020, electrical circuit concerns in 2021, and various complaints regarding common area conditions. A notable series of building violations from 2008 related to security, ventilation, heating, and gas utility requirements were later abated.

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Risk rating

How 1075 Ofarrell 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 85 buildings in this neighborhood, 56 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
13%
No DBI
violation
87%
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.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 87%
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

1075 Ofarrell St event timeline

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

2026
Building Violation (NOV) Jul 01 Serious
No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 475585-200404, cmc 1022. monthly monitoring fee applies. code sec: sfbc 110a, table 1a-k
DBI ComplaintJul 01
Needs to renew boiler permit for permit no 157884 , serial no 475585-200404

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