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1652 Eddy St

Western Addition, SF 94115 0730045 2 units · 2 fl · 1911

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Western Addition
At or below average
avg 5.1
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Western Addition average of 5.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1652 Eddy 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 1911
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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 1911
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1911
Total area5,169 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusWelfare
Blocklot0730045
Ownership

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

Mailing address
515 Cortland Ave San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
052504

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story apartment building at 1652 Eddy Street in the Western Addition neighborhood, owned by Bernal Heights Housing Corp, has a documented history of maintenance and compliance issues dating back several years. Most notably, the building is currently listed as non-compliant under San Francisco's Mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program (Tier 4), with active violations filed in 2018 and 2022 regarding failure to complete required seismic retrofit work and maintain monthly monitoring fees. Recent building permits indicate attempts at maintenance, including a cancelled 2024 exterior repainting project estimated at $107,782, and a previously issued soft-story upgrade permit from 2020 valued at $40,000.

The building's maintenance history shows regular plumbing and safety system updates, including the removal and replacement of backflow devices (2012-2022), installation of a sewer ejector pump and related plumbing work (2016), and replacement of seven boilers (2020). Several significant building safety concerns have emerged over the years, including multiple fire safety violations (2023 sleeping area violation, 2022 blocked exits, and various alarm system issues 2015-2023), a 2017 elevator malfunction, multiple complaints about water heating issues in 2024, and historical mold problems (2010, 2017). The property has undergone various infrastructure improvements, including a 2002 fire sprinkler system installation, though many repair and upgrade projects appear to have faced delays or cancellation, as evidenced by the recent cancelled repainting project.

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Risk rating

How 1652 Eddy 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

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
46th percentile

Out of 167 buildings in this neighborhood, 90 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
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.

Director's hearings (past 7 years)

Director's hearings are escalated enforcement actions for buildings that haven't resolved violations — a serious signal.

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

Complaints across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 45.2%
Moderate concern 49.9%
Severe concern 4.9%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1652 Eddy St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 26
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMay 13
Plumbing broken leaking

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