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435 Locust St

Presidio Heights, SF 94118 1018003 8 units · 2 fl · 1905

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Presidio Heights
Above average
avg 1.2
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Presidio Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 435 Locust 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
8 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
Units8
Floors2
Year built1905
Total area7,400 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1018003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sf Presidio Heights Llc
Mailing address
C/o Marvin Frankel 1819 Polk St #350 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
041912

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Initial analysis

The 2-story multi-family residential building at 435 Locust Street in Presidio Heights is an 8-unit apartment complex constructed in 1905, currently owned by SF Presidio Heights LLC. The property has undergone significant improvements and renovations over the past decade, with major work completed between 2011-2012 including the installation of a new overhead fire sprinkler system in the parking garage (completed in 2012) with associated underground piping, structural reinforcement work including new concrete footings and steel columns, and various unit modifications such as bathroom additions and furnace replacements. The building experienced a period of regulatory scrutiny in 2014 when multiple violations were documented regarding non-compliance with the mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program, resulting in violation monitoring fees and an earthquake warning placard placement, though these violations were officially abated by February 2015.

Historical issues include a 2000 complaint regarding leaks, deck safety concerns, and an exit door lock issue that were promptly addressed within one day. More recent history shows consistent maintenance and upgrading of building systems, including multiple plumbing and electrical improvements between 2008-2012, such as sewer relocations, furnace replacements, and bathroom renovations. The property has experienced recurring issues with parking enforcement, with numerous reports of blocked driveways between 2023-2024, though these are not directly related to building conditions. A fire alarm systems issue was reported and corrected in 2008, and there was one complaint in 2012 regarding construction-related soil and debris management during garage work, which was quickly resolved. The building's overall maintenance record suggests active management and prompt response to building code requirements, particularly during the 2013-2015 period when regulatory compliance became a focus. Separate from building conditions, recent 311 calls primarily relate to street cleaning and parking enforcement matters.

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Risk rating

How 435 Locust 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
11th percentile

Out of 181 buildings in this neighborhood, 161 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
42%
No DBI
violation
58%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 42.4%
Moderate concern 36.5%
Severe concern 21.0%
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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The story over time

435 Locust St event timeline

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

2026
Building Violation (NOV) Jan 30 Serious
Building violation
Stairs have wall bracing that is not code compliant. repair stairs to like new condition with approve materials in an approved manner. buil…
Building Violation (NOV)Jan 30
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