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951 Eddy St

Van Ness/ Civic Center, SF 94109 0744012 26 units · 4 fl · 1900

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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 Van Ness/ Civic Center
At or below average
avg 6.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Van Ness/ Civic Center average of 6.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 951 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 1900
2 or more units
26 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 1900
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
Units26
Floors4
Year built1900
Total area32,418 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0744012
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Tenderloin Neighborhood Dev 201 Eddy St San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
090717

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Initial analysis

The 26-unit apartment building at 951 Eddy Street, constructed in 1900 and classified as a 15+ unit apartment building, has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple safety and maintenance challenges over the past few years. Most recently, in 2024-2025, the property has been dealing with multiple fire code violations, including issues with sleeping area requirements and multiple fire alarm system problems. There have been recurring elevator and accessibility concerns, with violations recorded in 2016 and 2023 specifically mentioning elevator problems and accessibility requirements. The building has experienced maintenance issues impacting resident quality of life, including water leaks and plumbing problems (2022 complaint about bathroom/kitchen leaks), and most notably, a concerning complaint in 2021 about a sewage problem affecting health.

The building's fire and safety systems have been a persistent focus of inspections and violations, with documented issues regarding alarm systems, sprinkler systems, and emergency lighting. Noteworthy improvements have been made, including accessibility renovations to Unit 102 in 2019 and various plumbing upgrades, such as the installation of new gas piping and a new boiler system in 2016. Historical records show past fire incidents between 2006-2022 were generally minor, primarily involving false alarms and system activations with no civilian injuries reported. The property has been under regular maintenance and upgrade programs, including a 100% affordable housing initiative referenced in early 2024. While many maintenance issues and violations have been addressed over time, several recent fire safety violations from 2023-2024 remain open or require attention.

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Risk rating

How 951 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

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
41th percentile

Out of 85 buildings in this neighborhood, 50 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
15%
No DBI
violation
85%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 19.2%
Moderate concern 69.9%
Severe concern 10.8%
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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The story over time

951 Eddy St event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Jan 22
***priority project*** for 100% affordable housing. soilder piles, wood lagging and tie backs for temporary shoring systems serving 850 turk affordable housing project. reference pa# 202212087884_addendum_2 for main shoring and excavation system permit.
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