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1785 Ofarrell St

Western Addition, SF 94115 0726014B 11 units · 3 fl · 1925

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Western Addition — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 5.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Western Addition average of 5.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1785 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 1925
2 or more units
11 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
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 1925
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
Units11
Floors3
Year built1925
Total area7,605 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0726014B
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Callan William E & Teresa S 355 Castenada Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
May 16, 2000

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Initial analysis

The three-story, 11-unit apartment building at 1785 Ofarrell Street, owned by William E & Teresa Sol Call, was constructed in 1925 in the Western Addition neighborhood. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and safety upgrades over the years, with the most recent being a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade completed in September 2023, including new control panels, smoke detectors, pull stations, and sounders. This building has a history of fire safety concerns, with multiple complaints and violations regarding alarm systems, extinguishers, and sleeping area requirements between 2007 and 2024, though most have been resolved or abated. Earlier maintenance includes reroofing work in 1994 and 2015, along with various electrical upgrades including kitchen remodels and outlet installations between 2015 and 2021.

The property's maintenance history shows attention to basic infrastructure needs, though safety inspections in 2004 revealed multiple issues including broken windows, entry door problems, and mold. Regular routine safety inspections record some concerns, particularly in 2008 when multiple fire safety violations were noted regarding the fire escape ladder, fire proofing, and central alarm system - all of which were abated by May 2008. Recently, in 2024, there have been multiple reports of garbage and debris issues near the property, along with some concerns about parking violations, though these are external to the building itself. The building's management has generally responded to safety concerns, as evidenced by fire department closure notices showing corrective actions taken, though some historical violations required permits to resolve.

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Risk rating

How 1785 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
40thpercentile

Out of 167 buildings in this neighborhood, 100 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
51%
No DBI
violation
49%
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.

Property class: mixed-use w/ SFR

Mixed-use property including a single-family residential component.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 49%
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

1785 Ofarrell St event timeline

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

2025
Fire Complaint Sep 02
Alarm Systems
Condition Corrected
Electrical PermitFeb 24
Install 10 x new main switch at service location to replace federal pacific panels

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