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1351-1355 Mcallister St

Alamo Square, SF 94117 0778016 4 units · 3 fl · 1900

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Alamo Square
Above average
avg 2.3
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Alamo Square average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1351-1355 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 1900
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area5,850 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0778016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sapp Randy David
Mailing address
618 Baker St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
021596

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1351 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1355 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1353 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1351-1355 McAllister Street in Alamo Square, owned by Randy David Sapp, is a century-old structure containing 4 units. The building's recent history (2018-2019) shows significant tenant concerns, particularly regarding an unauthorized attic conversion that allegedly included a bathroom, wet bar, and sleeping quarters with improper egress and fire safety features. Tenants reported multiple serious issues during this period, including mold, water intrusion, plumbing leaks, and concerns about illegally installed gas appliances. A plumbing permit was issued in 2019 for sewer repairs, suggesting ongoing infrastructure maintenance needs. The building has faced multiple sewer issues, with three sewage backup incidents reported in August 2021, indicating potential plumbing system challenges.

Historical records reveal various maintenance and compliance issues over the decades, including a 2003 violation notice that resulted in repairs to interior walls, ceilings, and various safety requirements such as fire extinguisher maintenance and lead paint remediation. Earlier permits show repairs to water damage (1990), kitchen renovations (1989), dry rot repairs (1986), and an abandoned permit for stair installation. The property has documented fire safety compliance issues from 2005, including violations for combustible materials and other unspecified violations, though these were reportedly corrected. A cluster of 311 calls between 2018-2021 indicates persistent maintenance and infrastructure challenges, including flooding and missing sewer vent covers. While many historical violations have been marked as abated or resolved, the building's recent history suggests ongoing maintenance and safety compliance concerns, particularly regarding the unauthorized attic conversion and associated safety issues.

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Risk rating

How 1351-1355 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
52th percentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 146 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
66%
No DBI
violation
34%
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.

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 60.2%
Moderate concern 24.6%
Severe concern 15.2%
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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1351-1355 Mcallister St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Mar 10
3 unit building with 2 units in the basement. all together. right construction with no permit. every time he does construction he does it for years. the latest construct has been for 6 months.
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