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355 Octavia St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0831001 21 units · 3 fl · 1917

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, but our model still flags a rising risk of maintenance problems in the next 12 months. That forecast comes from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area, not from this building's own record — treat it as a reason to ask questions, not as evidence of a problem. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Hayes Valley — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Hayes Valley average of 2.2.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 355 Octavia 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 1917
2 or more units
21 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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 1917
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
Units21
Floors3
Year built1917
Total area12,960 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0831001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Premier Trust Inc 4465 S Jones Blvd Las Vegas NV 89103
Last sale
—

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The 21-unit, three-story apartment building at 355 Octavia Street, built in 1917 and currently owned by the Judith A Doyle Gift Trust, has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past several years. Most notably, from 2020 to 2024, multiple units (including #1, #2, #3, #7, #23, #34, and #37) have received comprehensive kitchen and bathroom upgrades, including new cabinets, countertops, tiles, and plumbing fixtures, with the most recent work in Unit #37 completed in February 2024 at a cost of $40,000. The building has also addressed several important safety and infrastructure requirements, including completing its Soft Story retrofit as a Tier 3 building, updating fire safety systems with an inspection in 2021/2022, and installing a new water heater in 2024.

Historically, the building experienced some maintenance and compliance challenges, particularly in the late 2000s and early 2010s, including unauthorized renovations, a leak investigation in 2008, and several building code violations related to fire safety and security requirements in 2007. However, these issues appear to have been resolved, as evidenced by the absence of active complaints or violations in recent years. The property recently completed an ADU conversion in 2017, adding a studio unit with improved bicycle parking facilities. Regular safety inspections, including those in 2018 and 2012, indicate ongoing monitoring of building conditions. Recent 311 calls (2024) primarily relate to exterior maintenance issues such as graffiti and street cleaning needs, which are typical for urban properties.

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Risk rating

How 355 Octavia 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
11thpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 914 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
30%
No DBI
violation
70%
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.

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 70%
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

355 Octavia St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Nov 12
Other illegal parking
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJul 18
Encampment

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