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1775 Ofarrell St

Western Addition, SF 94115 0726014C 24 units · 3 fl · 1925

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, but our model still flags a rising risk of maintenance problems in the next 12 months. That forecast comes from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area, not from this building's own record — treat it as a reason to ask questions, not as evidence of a problem. 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 1775 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
24 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
Units24
Floors3
Year built1925
Total area12,645 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0726014C
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Citywide Property Managemen 5517 California St San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The 24-unit, 3-story apartment building at 1775 Ofarrell St, owned by Sestri Trust, was constructed in 1925 and has undergone several significant improvements over the past decades. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story seismic upgrade in 2014, which included the installation of moment frames at the first floor, and in 2020, the fire alarm system was upgraded at a cost of $30,000. The building has experienced recurring issues with its fire safety systems, particularly in 2023-2024, when multiple violations were recorded for sleeping area requirements, alarm systems, and various fire safety features including extinguishers, blocked exits, and street numbering. While many of these violations were promptly corrected, some remain open, including a sleeping area requirements violation from November 2023.

The building has a documented history of maintenance and repairs, including termite and dry rot damage repairs in 2003, though earlier permits from the 1980s for health club facilities and underpinning work are now considered expired. Regular safety inspections have been conducted throughout the years, with the most recent routine inspection occurring in 2018. The property has also experienced typical urban challenges in its immediate surroundings, as evidenced by numerous 311 calls in January 2025 regarding garbage and debris, though these are external to the building itself. The building's fire incident history shows several alarm activations, mostly due to system malfunctions or being unintentional, with no civilian injuries reported. The property is classified as a Tier 2 soft-story building, indicating that the seismic retrofit work has been completed and a Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) has been issued.

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Risk rating

How 1775 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
30thpercentile

Out of 167 buildings in this neighborhood, 117 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
42%
No DBI
violation
58%
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.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 58%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1775 Ofarrell St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 02
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement

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