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580 Mcallister St

Van Ness/ Civic Center, SF 94102 0767008 72 units · 4 fl · 1912

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Van Ness/ Civic Center — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 6.9
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), at or below the Van Ness/ Civic Center average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 580 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 1912
2 or more units
72 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC3
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 1912
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
Units72
Floors4
Year built1912
Total area51,240 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0767008
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1717 Powell St Ste 300 San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
—

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Initial analysis

The 72-unit apartment building at 580 McAllister Street, known as San Francisco Barbara Apart, is a 4-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1912. The property has undergone multiple significant upgrades and renovations over the past decade, with the most recent being a 2023 fire alarm system upgrade to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas. The building has experienced some recurring maintenance issues, particularly with its boiler systems, as evidenced by multiple complaints and violations regarding unpermitted boiler operations between 2017 and 2024, though recent permits show attempts to address these systems. Other notable improvements include the 2020 replacement of the steam boiler, various unit renovations including kitchen and bathroom remodels in units 410, 100, and 201 between 2014-2016, and the removal of unauthorized telecommunications equipment in 2014.

The building has a documented history of fire safety concerns, with multiple complaints about blocked exits and fire escape maintenance issues between 2005 and 2023. While most of these issues were resolved promptly, they indicate ongoing attention needed for fire safety compliance. A notable incident occurred in 2016 involving water damage and potential mold issues in 2017, though these were classified as routine repairs. The property has maintained an active schedule of plumbing and electrical upgrades, including the 2016 replacement of hot water storage tanks and various unit-specific improvements. Tenant buyouts are recorded, with one instance in 2016 for $25,000. Recent 311 calls from January 2025 indicate ongoing maintenance challenges in the surrounding area, though these are primarily related to street cleaning and tree maintenance rather than building-specific issues. The building's management has generally responded to violations and complaints, as evidenced by the "Not Active" status on most recent issues, indicating they have been resolved or are no longer active concerns.

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Risk rating

How 580 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
37thpercentile

Out of 85 buildings in this neighborhood, 54 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
14%
No DBI
violation
86%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 86%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

580 Mcallister St event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint Jun 05
No heat in entire building for days.
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