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939 Eddy St

Van Ness/ Civic Center, SF 94109 0744013 36 units · 3 fl · 1925

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
Above average
avg 6.7
11
FewerMore

This building has 11 novs (7y), above the Van Ness/ Civic Center average of 6.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 939 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
36 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 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
Units36
Floors3
Year built1925
Total area16,788 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0744013
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 36-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 939 Eddy Street, constructed in 1925, has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure upgrades over the past decade, including completion of mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit work (Tier 3) in 2018, installation of an Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System (ERRCS) in 2018-2021, and various fire safety improvements. Recent violations and complaints have primarily centered around boiler permit renewals, with issues noted in January 2024 and a historical pattern of permit compliance concerns between 2003-2020. The building has experienced recurring issues with its fire safety systems, including multiple fire code violations between 2018-2024 related to sprinkler/standpipe systems and alarm systems, though most were promptly corrected. Recent tenant complaints from 2022-2024 indicate ongoing concerns with building systems, including heating, electrical, and security issues such as periods of unresponsive management communication.

The property has undergone significant infrastructure improvements, including a 2016 plumbing upgrade with sewer line replacement, hot water boiler replacement, and installation of a new 6" fire service line. Recent maintenance records show ongoing attention to building systems, though there have been some persistent operational challenges. The building is currently under attention for three open fire violations filed in 2023-2024 regarding sleeping area requirements, exits/obstructions, and permit-related issues. While the building has met major safety upgrade requirements such as the soft-story retrofit, the frequency of recent complaints and violations, particularly regarding boiler permits and fire safety systems, suggests ongoing maintenance and compliance challenges. Recent activity in early 2024 indicates continued work related to affordable housing improvements at the site, though some fire safety violations remain open as of late 2024.

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Risk rating

How 939 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
33th percentile

Out of 85 buildings in this neighborhood, 57 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
12%
No DBI
violation
88%
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 severity forecast
No violation 11.6%
Moderate concern 74.8%
Severe concern 13.6%
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

939 Eddy St event timeline

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2026
Building Violation (NOV) Jul 20 Serious
Building violation
It is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend, the reinspection as scheduled on this n…
Building Violation (NOV)Jul 20
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