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1201-1215 Laguna St

Western Addition, SF 94115 0734006 37 units · 5 fl · 1929

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

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

This building has 7 novs (7y), above the Western Addition average of 5.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1201-1215 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 1929
2 or more units
37 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
Units37
Floors5
Year built1929
Total area19,836 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0734006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Johnson David H
Mailing address
2508 Leavenworth St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
042006

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1215 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1201 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The 37-unit, 5-story multi-family residential building at 1201-1215 Laguna Street, built in 1929 and owned by David H Johnson, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over its history, with particular concern for water-related problems. Most recently, in September 2023, the building underwent stucco repairs following a 2023 notice of violation, and there were complaints about unauthorized drilling of the facade. The building has a documented history of maintenance issues, especially in the early 2000s, when multiple units underwent kitchen and bathroom renovations. Notable historical improvements include vinyl window replacements in 1999 and elevator door renovations in 1984.

The property has faced recurring water and mold issues, with multiple violations and complaints between 2010 and 2019 regarding water damage, mold, and plumbing problems. In 2001, the building experienced significant interior surface violations including mold, damaged walls, and pest infestations, though these were abated. Fire safety has been a concern, with multiple violations recorded in 2006-2007 regarding fire alarms, sprinklers, and fire escape maintenance. More recent fire safety complaints in 2021 and 2023 were determined to have no merit, though there was a 2017 violation for combustible materials that was corrected. Various plumbing issues have been reported through 311 calls, including concerns about garbage and debris management in the surrounding area, though these appear to be external to the building itself. The building's permit history shows regular maintenance activities, though several permits from 2000-2001 related to unit improvements show as expired rather than completed.

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Risk rating

How 1201-1215 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
17th percentile

Out of 167 buildings in this neighborhood, 139 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
22%
No DBI
violation
78%
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.

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 17.6%
Moderate concern 75.5%
Severe concern 6.9%
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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1201-1215 Laguna St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jan 14
Mold and mildew
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