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280 Euclid Ave

Jordan Park/Laurel Heights, SF 94118 1044015 9 units · 3 fl · 1951

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 Jordan Park/Laurel Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Jordan Park/Laurel Heights average of 0.9.

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 280 Euclid Ave 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 1951
2 or more units
9 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 1951
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
Units9
Floors3
Year built1951
Total area10,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1044015
Ownership

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

Mailing address
John & Lai Fong Yee Trustee 570 Filbert St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
August 10, 2004

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

This three-story, 9-unit multi-family residential building at 280 Euclid Avenue, constructed in 1951, has undergone several significant modifications and faced various maintenance challenges over the years. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2014, receiving a Certificate of Final Completion, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. The property has experienced recurring water-related issues, with multiple water leak reports in 2023-2024, including recent incidents involving water main problems. A 2024 fire alarm system complaint was also recorded and marked as condition corrected.

The building has a history of addressing safety and maintenance concerns, with several completed permits for building improvements including a $25,000 soft-story retrofit, laundry room modifications in 2007 to resolve code violations, and electrical upgrades for grounding systems. Important maintenance actions include roofing work completed in 2005. The property underwent routine housing inspections that revealed various issues requiring attention, including fire safety concerns in 2004 regarding egress, smoke detectors, and gas meter instructions, all of which were abated by June 2004. More recent fire safety inspections between 2016-2024 have identified and resolved multiple concerns, including alarm system maintenance and exit maintenance issues. The building has also addressed pest control problems, as evidenced by a 2009 ant infestation complaint that was resolved, and dealt with moisture-related issues such as a 2007 complaint about mold/rust.

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Risk rating

How 280 Euclid Ave'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
5thpercentile

Out of 272 buildings in this neighborhood, 258 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
36%
No DBI
violation
64%
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.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 64%
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

280 Euclid Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 24
Public works
bsm complaint

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