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747 Eddy St

Van Ness/ Civic Center, SF 94109 0742011 16 units · 4 fl · 1925

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
Above average
avg 6.9
7
FewerMore

This building has 7 novs (7y), above the Van Ness/ Civic Center average of 6.9.

This building's 78% risk is high in absolute terms; it still rates lower-risk here because buildings in Van Ness/ Civic Center generally score worse. The colour is relative to the neighborhood, the percentage is not.

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 747 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 1925
2 or more units
16 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RC4
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 1925
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
Units16
Floors4
Year built1925
Total area10,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0742011
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Gordon Property Management 1596 Church St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
March 23, 2004

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Initial analysis

The 16-unit, four-story multi-family residential building at 747 Eddy Street, constructed in 1925 and currently owned by Scott D & Sally G Whipple, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past two decades. Most notably, there is currently an open violation as of December 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements. The building's systems have required substantial attention, with multiple heating and plumbing updates including standpipe replacements in 2016 ($5,600), boiler replacements in 2013 and 2012, and a basement water heater replacement in 2019. Historical issues include a cluster of violations from July 2004 that were addressed by August 2005, concerning heating system failures, interior surface damage, plumbing issues, and various safety requirements. The property has seen repeated fire safety concerns, with violations related to sleeping area requirements (2023), alarm systems (2018, 2010, 2005), and other fire-related issues that have generally been corrected promptly upon citation. Recent complaints filed in 2023 regarding common areas and past issues from 2005 involving storage hazards, water damage, and plumbing concerns suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.

The building's permit history shows a mix of completed and canceled work, including a proposed $25,000 kitchen and bath remodel for Unit 13 in 2015 that was ultimately canceled. While many of the historical violations and complaints have been resolved, the pattern of maintenance issues and fire safety concerns, particularly the recent sleeping area violation, indicates ongoing challenges with building upkeep and safety compliance. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 regarding garbage, debris, and sidewalk issues suggest potential ongoing exterior maintenance concerns, though these are primarily municipal infrastructure issues rather than building-specific problems.

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Risk rating

How 747 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
56thpercentile

Out of 85 buildings in this neighborhood, 37 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
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 78%
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

747 Eddy St event timeline

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2026
Fire Complaint Jul 02
Alarm Systems
Fire ComplaintJul 02
Extinguishers

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