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755 Eddy St

Van Ness/ Civic Center, SF 94109 0742010 12 units · 5 fl · 2003

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 Van Ness/ Civic Center — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 6.9
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), at or below the Van Ness/ Civic Center average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 755 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 2003
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RC4
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 2003
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Units12
Floors5
Year built2003
Total area12,283 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0742010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Gaehwiler Martin A Jr Ttee 1550 Michigan St San Francisco CA 94124
Last sale
January 28, 1992

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Initial analysis

The five-story, 12-unit multi-family residential building at 755 Eddy Street, constructed in 2003, has experienced several significant safety and maintenance issues in recent years, with particular concerns regarding fire safety systems. Most notably, there are currently open violations from December 2024 related to sleeping area requirements and standpipe system issues. The building has undergone multiple fire safety system upgrades and replacements, including a $23,166 emergency 2021 replacement of fire alarm components, and has had recurring fire safety violations between 2022-2024 involving alarm systems, sprinklers, and extinguishers. A recent permit filed in January 2025 aims to verify sound levels in sleeping areas, suggesting ongoing compliance efforts.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to major systems, including a 2016 boiler replacement, and earlier installation of comprehensive fire safety systems during construction. The property has experienced various code violations and complaints over the years, including a troubling pattern of fire safety violations, with the most recent cluster of citations in 2024. A notable building complaint from 2018 referenced concerns about a nearby vacant building, though this was not directly related to 755 Eddy Street. While past violations have generally been addressed, the recurring nature of fire system issues raises ongoing safety concerns. Recent 311 calls indicate external maintenance challenges, with multiple reports of garbage and debris issues in late 2024, though these were generally resolved by city services.

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Risk rating

How 755 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
63rdpercentile

Out of 85 buildings in this neighborhood, 31 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
32%
No DBI
violation
68%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

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 68%
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

755 Eddy St event timeline

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

2025
Fire Complaint Dec 01
Alarm Systems
Condition Corrected
Building PermitJan 09
To verify existing sound levels in sleeping areas; complying with sffc section 1103.7.6.1

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