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468-490 Mcallister St

Van Ness/ Civic Center, SF 94102 0766006 55 units · 4 fl · 1915

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
At or below average
avg 6.7
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Van Ness/ Civic Center average of 6.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 468-490 Mcallister 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 1915
2 or more units
55 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
C2
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.

Building characteristics
Units55
Floors4
Year built1915
Total area46,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0766006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Corinthian Apartments Sf Lp
Mailing address
Russell B Flynn, Managing P 1717 Powell St Ste 300 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
061312

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Included addresses

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500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102
468 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94102
524 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102
490 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94102
512 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102
472 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94102
480 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The Corinthian Apartments, located at 468-490 McAllister Street, is a 55-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1915 in the Van Ness/Civic Center neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant infrastructure improvements in recent years, including a major fire alarm system upgrade in 2023 to comply with current safety codes, removal of decommissioned Sprint rooftop equipment, and installation of a new fire sprinkler backflow prevention device. Building maintenance has included a complete roof replacement in 2018 covering approximately 11,000 square feet. Recent fire safety inspections in 2024 revealed multiple violations related to alarm systems, sprinklers, and exits, though many have since been corrected.

The building experienced a concerning incident in January 2022 when a parklet fire caused exterior damage to several windows, affecting weather protection in units 210 and others. A recent complaint filed in December 2023 has raised questions about compliance with various fire safety ordinances and requirements. The property has a history of maintenance issues, including electrical problems in 2017, plumbing concerns, and heating system problems reported through tenant complaints. While many violations and complaints have been addressed, both recent fire safety violations and historical issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's management has demonstrated responsiveness to many code requirements, as evidenced by recent permits and corrections of numerous violations, though some issues remain pending resolution.

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Risk rating

How 468-490 Mcallister 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
19th percentile

Out of 85 buildings in this neighborhood, 69 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
9%
No DBI
violation
91%
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 6.6%
Moderate concern 64.2%
Severe concern 29.2%
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

468-490 Mcallister St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Apr 16
Sign falling off building redwood alley and van ness. a large lease sign has become partially detached from the building and is hanging precariously over the sidewalk. this dangling sign creates a safety hazard for pedestrians walking below. reported with solve sf. (311 sr 101003879992)
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