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482-484 Linden St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0818039 3 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Hayes Valley — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.2
7
FewerMore

This building has 7 novs (7y), above the Hayes Valley average of 2.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 482-484 Linden 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
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1900
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,131 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0818039
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
17985 Apache Trail Los Gatos CA 95033
Last sale
July 10, 2007

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482 B Linden St #2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94102
484 Linden St #1st Floor, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The property at 482-484 Linden Street is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building located in Hayes Valley, owned by Anthony H. Nguyen and constructed in 1900. The building has undergone several significant renovations and repairs over its history, with the most recent major activity occurring in 2022 to address a notice of violation regarding an unpermitted vanity sink installation in the ground floor office area, which was removed to comply with regulations. The building's systems have seen various upgrades, including HVAC improvements in 2019, bathroom and kitchen remodels in 2009, and electrical system updates including the addition of meters for multiple units in 2009.

The property has experienced multiple building and housing code violations over the years, with the earliest infractions recorded in 2007-2009 addressing issues such as plumbing leaks, electrical problems, and heating system failures. More recent concerns include a 2020 plumbing complaint about a non-draining bathtub and multiple 2020 violations regarding unpermitted modifications. There were also several building complaints filed between 2007 and 2009 related to various maintenance and safety issues, though most have been officially abated. Recent 311 calls from 2024-2025 have predominantly concerned street cleaning matters around the property, including reports of garbage, human waste, and encampments, though these are external to the building itself. The extensive permit history indicates ongoing maintenance and modifications to the building, with particular attention paid to complying with building codes and addressing violations as they arise.

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Risk rating

How 482-484 Linden 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
15thpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 873 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
40%
No DBI
violation
60%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 60%
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

482-484 Linden St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jul 28
Encampment
Encampment
311 RequestJul 27
Homelessness and supportive housing

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