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1223-1233 Laguna St

Western Addition, SF 94115 0734005 6 units · 3 fl · 1900

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
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Western Addition average of 5.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1223-1233 Laguna 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 1900
2 or more units
6 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.

Building characteristics
Units6
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area4,710 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0734005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sf Multifamily Iii Property
Mailing address
Ballast Investments 49 Powell St Fl 4 San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
052219

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

1231 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1225 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1223 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1233 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1229 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1227 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1223-1233 Laguna Street in the Western Addition, owned by SF Multifamily III Property, has undergone several significant improvements and faced ongoing fire safety issues in recent years. Most notably, in 2022-2023, the building underwent mandatory installation of a fire alarm system and associated electrical upgrades to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, following multiple fire code violations issued between 2018 and 2025, including issues with alarm systems, sprinkler systems, and sleeping area requirements. The building has also experienced consistent maintenance attention, with major work completed in 2008 to replace the foundation, and unit #1225 receiving kitchen and bathroom remodels in 2018 including modern electrical upgrades.

Historical records show a pattern of violations and complaints primarily between 1998-2013, including issues with windows, stairway lighting, security features, and various safety requirements, though most of these were resolved promptly. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 to 2025 indicate ongoing external maintenance needs including sidewalk defects and debris issues, with some recent fire code violations still marked as open in 2024-2025 regarding sprinkler system compliance and sleeping area requirements. The building has experienced several fire-related incidents, primarily involving cooking-related issues and elevator rescues, though no civilian injuries have been reported in these events. The property has undergone regular inspections and permit updates, with recent activity focusing primarily on fire safety system improvements and compliance with current safety regulations.

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Risk rating

How 1223-1233 Laguna 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
75th percentile

Out of 167 buildings in this neighborhood, 42 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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 age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 71.1%
Moderate concern 22.4%
Severe concern 6.5%
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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1223-1233 Laguna St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 02
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMar 03
Overgrown tree

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