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428-430 Laurel St

Presidio Heights, SF 94118 1020017 2 units · 2 fl · 1927

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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 Presidio Heights — not a forecast
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 428-430 Laurel 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 1927
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.

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 1927
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1927
Total area2,556 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1020017
Ownership

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

Mailing address
555 Darien Way San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale

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430 Laurel St, San Francisco, CA 94118
428 Laurel St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 428-430 Laurel Street in Presidio Heights is a two-story structure built in 1927, currently owned by Ross Norman L Trustee. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past decades, with the most recent work occurring in 2023, including comprehensive bathroom renovations (sink, toilet, cabinet) and flooring updates costing $9,000, along with a sewer lateral replacement in late 2022. Prior to these improvements, the building had two notable incidents of deck-related issues in 2002, when both repair (April) and replacement (May) of a rotted second-floor rear deck were completed at a combined cost of $12,000.

The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including a reroofing project in 2010 costing $12,000. A more significant proposed expansion was attempted in 1984 with plans for a vertical addition of two bedrooms and a bathroom, though these permits ultimately expired. The property has experienced some service-related issues, including a sewage backup incident in July 2013, which was promptly addressed by PUC Sewer Operations, and a parking violation involving driveway blocking in April 2022 that was resolved with a citation. While these incidents have been addressed through proper channels, they represent the notable service history of the building.

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Risk rating

How 428-430 Laurel 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
85thpercentile

Out of 181 buildings in this neighborhood, 27 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
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 13%
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

428-430 Laurel St event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit Apr 12
Remove and replace bathroom cabinet and sink: remove and replace toilet: install vinyl plank flooring, remove/replace light fixture
$9,000 · Complete
Plumbing PermitApr 12
Remove/replace bathroom sink & toilet

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