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1080 Eddy St

Western Addition, SF 94109 0735023 42 units · 6 fl · 1929

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1080 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 1929
2 or more units
42 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 1929
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
Units42
Floors6
Year built1929
Total area39,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0735023
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Martin A Gaehwiler Jr, Ttee 1550 Michigan St San Francisco CA 94124
Last sale
November 16, 1992

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Initial analysis

The 42-unit, 6-story apartment building at 1080 Eddy Street, built in 1929 and currently owned by the Gaehwiler 2000 Trust, has undergone significant renovations and faced several maintenance challenges in recent years. Most notably, the building has seen substantial fire safety upgrades, with the installation of a new fire alarm system and low-frequency sounders in 2023 costing $122,550 to meet current code requirements. The building underwent a comprehensive window replacement project in 2018, installing 300 new Marvin clad windows valued at $500,000. Between 2019 and 2022, multiple units received kitchen and bathroom upgrades, with work performed in units 102, 103, 106, 107, 204, 207, 405, 602, and 605, including new cabinets, countertops, and electrical systems.

Recent support and maintenance issues have raised concerns, including a notable heating system failure affecting the entire building in July 2023, followed by boiler replacement work in August 2023. The building has experienced recurring elevator issues, with complaints in 2021 and most recently in March 2024. A current violation regarding sleeping area requirements was issued in December 2023, and the building's fire safety history includes multiple alarm system activations and system malfunctions over the years. The property has a history of various maintenance complaints dating back to 2015, including concerns about fire safety, interior surfaces, and sanitation, though most of these issues appear to have been resolved.

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Risk rating

How 1080 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

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
16thpercentile

Out of 167 buildings in this neighborhood, 140 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
20%
No DBI
violation
80%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 80%
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

1080 Eddy St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Apr 06
311 service request
Encampment
DBI ComplaintJan 15
Date last observed: 14-jan-26; time last observed: every day; identity of person performing the work: martin a. gaehwiler jr. trust ; floor: 4th floor; unit: 406; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling structural problems; work being done in dangerous manner; ; additional information: attention: requesting building inspection division (bid) review. i am reporting an unpermitted structural dead load increase scheduled to begin tuesday, jan 20. under sfbc 106a.1.1, this work constitutes a material alteration requiring a building permit, not a cosmetic finish. technical grounds for violation: * excessive dead load: landlord is installing titan hd plus platinum (style 3302v) wpc flooring as a "lay-over" on top of existing 1928 hardwood. the new floor is 12 mm thick and, combined with eco silencer lvt underlayment (weight 2.65 oz/sq. ft.), adds approximately 2,150 lbs (1.1 tons) of new permanent mass to the 100-year-old wood joist assembly.

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