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868-870 Turk St

Van Ness/ Civic Center, SF 94102 0744009A 2 units · 2 fl · 1953

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Van Ness/ Civic Center average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 868-870 Turk 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 1953
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM4
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 1953
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1953
Total area2,720 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusWelfare
Blocklot0744009A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1301 Post St Ste 102 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
January 27, 2005

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868 Turk St, San Francisco, CA 94102
870 Turk St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The property at 868-870 Turk Street is a 2-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1953, currently owned by the Archdiocese of San Francisco and Schul J. The building has experienced several compliance issues over the past decade, most notably regarding vacant building regulations between 2011-2013, which required registration and fee payments totaling $765.00 under San Francisco Building Code (SFBC) 194-09. This period of non-compliance generated multiple Notices of Violation throughout 2011 and 2013, though records indicate these violations were ultimately abated by April 2013. More recent events raise concerning safety questions, including multiple fire code violations in 2024 (most recently in November 2024 regarding testing/maintenance documentation), and 2018 violations related to emergency lighting and door self-closers that were abated.

The building's maintenance history shows some infrastructure work, including a $2,000 project in 2006 to replace damaged treads on rear stairs. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 to early 2025 document ongoing issues outside the building, including multiple reports of garbage, debris, and graffiti over several months, with some cases involving human waste or urine on the sidewalk. The building has experienced several elevator-related incidents, including at least two cases requiring emergency responses, along with multiple smoke detector activations (both intentional and unintentional) and one contained cooking fire incident, though fortunately with no reported civilian injuries in any of these events. While the property has had past vacant building status, there have been no recent vacancy-related violations on record, though the building continues to require attention to various safety and maintenance issues as evidenced by recent 311 calls and open fire violations.

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Risk rating

How 868-870 Turk 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
81stpercentile

Out of 85 buildings in this neighborhood, 16 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
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 13%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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868-870 Turk St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Feb 21
Garbage and debris
needles less than 20

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