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871-881 Turk St

Van Ness/ Civic Center, SF 94102 0761029 101 units · 5 fl · 2008

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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
10
FewerMore

This building has 10 novs (7y), above the Van Ness/ Civic Center average of 6.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 871-881 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 2008
2 or more units
101 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
N/A
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
Units101
Floors5
Year built2008
Total area97,774 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0761029
Ownership

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

Owner name
Parkview Terrace Partners L
Mailing address
Chinatown Comm Dev Ctr I 1525 Grant Ave San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
061821

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879 Turk St, San Francisco, CA 94102
871 Turk St, San Francisco, CA 94102
881 Turk St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The five-story, 101-unit multi-family residential building at 871-881 Turk Street, constructed in 2008 and owned by Parkview Terrace Partners L, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, the building has faced multiple fire safety concerns, with violations issued in late 2023 for sleeping area requirements, and more recent violations in early 2024 related to sprinkler system maintenance and alarm system documentation. The property has undergone various infrastructure updates, including a $300,000 mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems upgrade initiated in October 2024, and the replacement of the fire alarm system in November 2023 costing approximately $249,509. There have been recurring hot water supply issues, with complaints filed in 2021 and most recently in January 2025, suggesting persistent problems with the building's water heating infrastructure. The building's safety systems have required multiple interventions, including a 2024 fire alarm system replacement and 2023 violations related to sleeping area requirements.

Recent complaints from January 2025 indicated issues with insect infestation and multiple instances of garbage and debris problems, while a November 2023 complaint highlighted concerns about obstructed hallways affecting disabled residents. The building's history includes several maintenance projects aimed at improving sustainability, such as the installation of a solar hot water system in 2017, though some improvements have faced compliance issues, as evidenced by a 2018 complaint regarding an expired boiler permit. The property has experienced various fire safety system activations, though these incidents typically resulted from system malfunctions rather than actual fires. Legal compliance has been an ongoing concern, with multiple open violations as of 2024 regarding sleeping area requirements and permit-related issues, though some previous violations have been addressed and closed. While the building has undergone significant infrastructure improvements and receives regular maintenance attention, the frequency of recent complaints and open violations suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and resident safety features.

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Risk rating

How 871-881 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
20th percentile

Out of 85 buildings in this neighborhood, 68 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
10%
No DBI
violation
90%
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 8.0%
Moderate concern 68.8%
Severe concern 23.2%
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

871-881 Turk St event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint May 20
Ul Cert Verification
DBI ComplaintMar 31
Caller wants to report that there is no ventilation in the hallway of the senior apartment building. this is an on going issue. stated she reported this with dph environmental health last august 2025 and someone contacted her and she explained the situation and it was resolved. per caller they are dealing with the ventilation issue again.

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