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447-449 Spruce St

Presidio Heights, SF 94118 1017006 2 units · 2 fl · 1904

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 Presidio Heights
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Presidio Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 447-449 Spruce 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 1904
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1904
Total area3,680 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1017006
Ownership

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

Owner name
James D & Larue Perkins Rev
Mailing address
449 Spruce St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
060906

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447 Spruce St, San Francisco, CA 94118
449 Spruce St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The 2-unit residential building at 447-449 Spruce Street in Presidio Heights, owned by James D & Larue Perkins Rev, was constructed in 1904 as a two-story flats & duplex structure. The property has undergone several significant renovations over the past two decades, with the most recent major work involving kitchen and bathroom remodeling completed in 2021-2023 at a cost of approximately $25,000. Prior improvements include electrical upgrades in 2020 for hydronic heating systems, structural work in 2007 replacing wood beams with steel support, and various plumbing and electrical enhancements completed between 2003 and 2018. The building faced notable challenges in 2002 when multiple violations were recorded, including issues with heating systems, stairs, water damage, and lead paint concerns, though all these violations were officially abated by March 2013. More recent complaints in 2022 and 2023 regarding unpermitted construction work and concerns about contractor licensing were investigated but marked as not active.

The property's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including a complete reroofing in 2005 and various interior improvements. The building's permit records demonstrate ongoing investment in maintaining and upgrading the property, with particular attention to modernizing kitchen and bathroom facilities. While there have been multiple street-related enforcement calls near the property between 2017 and 2024, these primarily concerned parking issues rather than building-specific concerns, and all were resolved through standard enforcement procedures. The most recent building-related activity was a construction complaint in March 2023 that was closed within two weeks, suggesting prompt response to regulatory oversight. The property's documented history shows a pattern of addressing both routine maintenance and major system upgrades, with particular attention paid to resolving historical violations through proper permitting and remediation.

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Risk rating

How 447-449 Spruce 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
31th percentile

Out of 181 buildings in this neighborhood, 125 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building age

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 60.1%
Moderate concern 28.4%
Severe concern 11.5%
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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447-449 Spruce St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Mar 12
Municipal transportation agency
mta other customer callback
311 RequestMar 11
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