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1840 Turk St

Anza Vista, SF 94115 1129032 15 units · 3 fl · 1927

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Anza Vista
Above average
avg 1.2
23
FewerMore

This building has 23 novs (7y), above the Anza Vista average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1840 Turk 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
15 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3NC2
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
Units15
Floors3
Year built1927
Total area7,422 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1129032
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mid Equity Llc
Mailing address
Steve Bach 388 12Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
121117

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Initial analysis

The 15-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1840 Turk Street, built in 1927 and currently owned by Mid Equity LLC, has experienced several notable maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most concerning are the current plumbing problems, with active complaints as of January 2025 regarding leaks from 1 1/4" copper pipes in the second-floor hall ceiling and multiple leaking pipes in the garage that have persisted since April 2024. The building underwent mandatory soft-story seismic strengthening work in 2017, costing over $144,000, which has been completed. A series of fire safety inspections between 2016 and 2022 revealed recurring issues with extinguishers and exit maintenance, though these were generally marked as "Condition Corrected" upon follow-up.

The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to structural elements, with roof repairs documented in 1991 and 1994, and various stair repairs in 1995 and 2005. A significant cluster of building violations was recorded in June 2005, addressing multiple issues including fire proofing, damaged walls, security requirements, and lead paint concerns, though all were abated by September 2005. More recent historical data shows periodic issues with garbage and debris management outside the building, particularly notable in late 2024, and routine safety inspections have been carried out in 2009, 2011, and 2019. The building has experienced various fire-related incidents, though fortunately none resulted in civilian injuries, with most being related to false alarms, detector malfunctions, or minor kitchen incidents.

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Risk rating

How 1840 Turk 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
7th percentile

Out of 136 buildings in this neighborhood, 126 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
38%
No DBI
violation
62%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 37.5%
Moderate concern 42.3%
Severe concern 20.2%
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

1840 Turk St event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Mar 24
Install new wireless communicator, low frequency inside unit to meet 75 db
Issued
Fire ComplaintFeb 02
Sleeping Area Requirement

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