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1251 Turk St

Western Addition, SF 94115 0757029

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Western Addition
At or below average
avg 5.1
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), at or below the Western Addition average of 5.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1251 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 unknown
2 or more units
? units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
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.

Building characteristics
Units
Floors
Year built
Total area
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0757029
Ownership

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

Owner name
Rp Associates Lp
Mailing address
Tndc 201 Eddy St San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
061820

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The 1251 Turk Street property, currently owned by Rp Associates LP, is a multi-family residential building comprising 15 or more units in San Francisco's Western Addition neighborhood. The building has undergone significant infrastructure updates in recent years, including a major fire alarm system upgrade in 2024 (costing approximately $181,344) and the installation of new hydronic boilers in August 2024. The property has consistently maintained its safety systems, with regular upgrades to emergency communication systems, fire pumps, and solar panel installations (completed in 2021).

However, there have been recurring maintenance and safety concerns, particularly in the last few years. Recent complaints from 2024 indicate issues with water quality, including reports of dirty water and leaks, as well as concerns about locked emergency exits. The building experienced significant hot water system problems in late 2021, affecting senior residents. Historical violations from 2016-2018 included issues with drainage pipes, ceiling damage, and lead paint hazards, though these were marked as abated. The fire safety record shows multiple alarm incidents, though most were false alarms or system tests, with only three cooking-related incidents recorded. The building's infrastructure improvements are noteworthy, with recent work including backflow preventer installations, drainage system updates, and comprehensive plumbing renovations between 2017-2018.

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Risk rating

How 1251 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

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
34th percentile

Out of 167 buildings in this neighborhood, 110 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
46%
No DBI
violation
54%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

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 29.3%
Moderate concern 31.2%
Severe concern 39.5%
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

1251 Turk St event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Apr 14
Additional fees for permit e202509295990
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Electrical PermitApr 13
Added inspections to original permit #e202509295990

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