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1874-1878 Market St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0871005 32 units · 4 fl · 1900

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Hayes Valley
Above average
avg 2.3
8
FewerMore

This building has 8 novs (7y), above the Hayes Valley average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1874-1878 Market 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
32 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 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
Units32
Floors4
Year built1900
Total area12,600 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0871005
Ownership

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

Owner name
1874 Market Street Llc
Mailing address
1517 North Point St #529 San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
032520

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1874 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102
1878 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102
1876 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The 32-unit, 4-story apartment building at 1874-1878 Market Street in Hayes Valley was constructed in 1900 and is currently owned by 1874 Market Street LLC. The building has undergone significant recent renovations, including ADA compliance upgrades and bathroom conversions in 2024, involving converting showers to relaxing rooms and modifying bathroom facilities. A major soft-story upgrade was completed, with all required work now signed off and a Certificate of Final Completion issued. The property faced several maintenance and safety challenges between 2018-2019, including multiple complaints about electrical issues, heating problems, and water shutoffs that affected residents. There were also several fire safety violations noted between 2018-2024, though most have been addressed, with the exception of a currently open violation regarding sleeping area requirements from May 2024.

The building has undergone substantial plumbing and electrical upgrades since 2018, including the installation of new bathrooms, kitchen fixtures, and the replacement of water heating systems. Multiple units have received comprehensive renovations, particularly units 204, 308, 106, and 107. Recent complaints indicate ongoing issues with construction noise and water service interruptions, though many maintenance concerns from previous years appear to have been resolved. The property has also experienced periodic problems with garbage management and sidewalk cleanliness, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in late 2024. Recent building permits and planning records show continuing efforts to improve the building's infrastructure and comply with current regulations, with particular attention to bathroom conversions, ADA compliance, and soft-story requirements. While many historical violations and complaints have been resolved, the building's age and complex history suggest ongoing maintenance and compliance work is required to ensure resident safety and comfort.

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Risk rating

How 1874-1878 Market 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
7th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 955 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
20%
No DBI
violation
80%
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 severity forecast
No violation 11.3%
Moderate concern 71.5%
Severe concern 17.2%
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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1874-1878 Market St event timeline

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

2026
Building Violation (NOV) Jan 21 Serious
Based on an inspection conducted on 01/13/2026, the property meets the definition of a vacant or abandoned commercial storefront (103a.5.1) and is not registered as required by 103a.5.2. failure to register and maintain the storefront has resulted in blight and unsafe conditions under sfbc 102a and chapter 80. violations include: 1. failure to register vacant storefront ¿ 103a.5.2 2. failure to pay registration fee ¿ table 1a-j 3. failure to submit required information / contact details 4. failure to maintain storefront ¿ 103a.4.5.1 / 103a.4.5.2 5. failure to secure storefront ¿ 103a.4.5.3 6. failure to post required signage ¿ 103a.5.6 / 103a.4.4 7. public nuisance ¿ 103a.5.7 & 102a sfbc102a sfbc103a.5.2 sfbc103a.4.5.1 sfbc103a.4.5.2 sfbcsfbc103a.4.5.3 sfbc103a.5.6 sfbc103a.4.4 sfbc103a.5.7 monthly monitoring fee section 110a table 1a-k
Building Violation (NOV)Jan 21
Based on an inspection conducted on 01/13/2026, the property meets the definition of a vacant or abandoned commercial storefront (103a.5.1) and is not registered as required by 103a.5.2. failure to register and maintain the storefront has resulted in blight and unsafe conditions under sfbc 102a and chapter 80. violations include: 1. failure to register vacant storefront ¿ 103a.5.2 2. failure to pay registration fee ¿ table 1a-j 3. failure to submit required information / contact details 4. failure to maintain storefront ¿ 103a.4.5.1 / 103a.4.5.2 5. failure to secure storefront ¿ 103a.4.5.3 6. failure to post required signage ¿ 103a.5.6 / 103a.4.4 7. public nuisance ¿ 103a.5.7 & 102a sfbc102a sfbc103a.5.2 sfbc103a.4.5.1 sfbc103a.4.5.2 sfbcsfbc103a.4.5.3 sfbc103a.5.6 sfbc103a.4.4 sfbc103a.5.7 monthly monitoring fee section 110a table 1a-k

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