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600 Laurel St

Jordan Park/Laurel Heights, SF 94118 1057013 18 units · 4 fl · 1956

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 600 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 1956
2 or more units
18 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1956
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
Units18
Floors4
Year built1956
Total area9,342 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1057013
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Bernard Julie Mae & David J P O Box 507 San Geronimo CA 94963
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The 18-unit apartment building at 600 Laurel Street, owned by the Bernard Family Trust, is a four-story multi-family residential structure built in 1956, with a parking area. The building has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, most notably a completed soft-story seismic retrofit in 2016 at a cost of $180,000, which addressed important earthquake safety requirements. Recent maintenance includes the installation of a new 100-gallon commercial water heater in 2018, though there have been recurring issues with boiler permit compliance, with five violations recorded between 2013 and 2018 related to boiler operation permits. The building has received various infrastructure upgrades over the years, including multiple window replacements (2008, 2013), plumbing and electrical improvements, and a complete reroofing in 2003.

The property has experienced some maintenance and safety challenges, particularly in the early 2000s, including dryer vent issues, water leakage problems, and several fire safety concerns such as blocked exits and combustible materials. More recent complaints have been addressed promptly, and major systems like fire alarms and security exits have received regular attention. The building has maintained active compliance with housing codes and has completed all major required improvements, including the seismic retrofit. Recent exterior maintenance has included graffiti removal (2023-2024) and responses to illegal parking issues in the vicinity, though these are external to the building's management and maintenance operations. The property's soft-story retrofit was completed as a Tier 2 requirement, demonstrating compliance with mandatory seismic safety improvements.

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Risk rating

How 600 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
22ndpercentile

Out of 272 buildings in this neighborhood, 212 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
61%
No DBI
violation
39%
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.

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 risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 39%
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

600 Laurel St event timeline

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2026
Building Permit May 21
Dry rot exploration
$3,000 · Complete
311 RequestApr 18
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