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1924-1930 Ellis St

Western Addition, SF 94115 1100012 4 units · 2 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Western Addition — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 5.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Western Addition average of 5.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1924-1930 Ellis 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 1900
2 or more units
4 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 1900
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,872 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1100012
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1930 Ellis St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
April 21, 2015

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1924 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1928 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1930 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1926 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The property at 1924-1930 Ellis Street is a 2-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Western Addition neighborhood, currently owned by Forlin Raimondo & Wang Yaju. Constructed in 1900, this building has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple maintenance challenges over the past few decades. Most notably, between 2015-2017, substantial improvements were made to Unit 1928, including kitchen and bathroom remodeling with electrical work and plumbing updates totaling over $68,000. These renovations followed a period of building violations in 2015 related to unpermitted work, including issues with stairs/decking, structural maintenance, and plumbing concerns, though these violations were subsequently abated by January 2016.

The building's maintenance history reveals recurring concerns about stairway safety and structural integrity, with documented problems in 1996, 1998, and a 2000 incident involving unauthorized stair replacement. A 2016 fire complaint regarding combustible materials was promptly resolved within two months. The property has received regular attention to its infrastructure, including a 2010 house trap replacement and various plumbing, electrical, and kitchen renovations. Recent municipal records show minimal active issues, with the most recent concerns primarily related to garbage and debris (2024) and a general service request (2022). The building underwent a routine safety inspection in 2009, and while there have been multiple complaints and violation notices through the years, these generally indicate responsive management rather than persistent neglect. The property's historical use of space appears to have included some commercial activity, as evidenced by a 1996 complaint regarding a hair braiding and beauty parlor.

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Risk rating

How 1924-1930 Ellis 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
54thpercentile

Out of 167 buildings in this neighborhood, 77 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
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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 age

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

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 29%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1924-1930 Ellis St event timeline

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311 Request Aug 13
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