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1277-1291 Mcallister St

Western Addition, SF 94117 0779021 9 units · 3 fl · 1905

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 Western Addition — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 5.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Western Addition average of 5.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1277-1291 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 1905
2 or more units
9 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM4
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 1905
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
Units9
Floors3
Year built1905
Total area11,100 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0779021
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1248 Noriega St San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale

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Included addresses

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1291 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1277 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1289 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1287 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1283 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1279 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1281 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1285 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1277-1291 McAllister Street, owned by Grinsell Golden Gate LLC, is a 9-unit structure built in 1905 that has undergone significant maintenance and improvements over recent years. The building completed its mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2017 at a cost of $79,000, achieving Tier 3 status with Certificate of Final Completion issued. Major renovations have focused on unit upgrades, including multiple bathroom and kitchen remodels between 2017 and 2020, with associated plumbing and electrical work totaling over $200,000. A roofing project was completed in 2020, and the building underwent exterior improvements including new cement board siding installation in 2015, addressing previous complaints about peeling paint and lead concerns.

The property has a documented history of issues and repairs, including a significant fire incident in 2001 that resulted in substandard conditions due to fire damage, though these violations were abated by December 2001. A rodent infestation complaint was filed in August 2020, and several routine safety inspections have been conducted through the years. Fire safety systems have been an ongoing focus, with three fire-related complaints in 2017, 2016, and 2023 regarding extinguishers and alarm systems, though most issues were promptly resolved. Recent (2022-2023) 311 calls have primarily concerned external maintenance matters like garbage cleanup and street conditions, rather than internal building issues. The building's overall record shows consistent attention to maintenance and regulatory compliance, particularly regarding seismic retrofit requirements and periodic unit upgrades, while addressing historical fire safety and structural concerns.

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Risk rating

How 1277-1291 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
31stpercentile

Out of 167 buildings in this neighborhood, 115 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
43%
No DBI
violation
57%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 57%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1277-1291 Mcallister St event timeline

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2023
Fire Complaint Jun 20
Alarm Systems
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