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1701 Turk St

Western Addition, SF 94115 1154001 18 units · 3 fl · 1927

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Western Addition
Above average
avg 5.1
30
FewerMore

This building has 30 novs (7y), above the Western Addition average of 5.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1701 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
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 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
Units18
Floors3
Year built1927
Total area12,138 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1154001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Gaetani Real Estate 4444 Geary Blvd Ste 100 San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
011413

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Initial analysis

The 18-unit, 3-story building at 1701 Turk Street in San Francisco's Western Addition, owned by Turk Street Investors LLC, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues since 2024. Most notably, there have been recurring water leakage problems in the bathroom, with complaints filed in early 2025, including a recent active complaint from July 2025. In addition to plumbing issues, the building has faced challenges with common area maintenance, including inadequate lighting in stairways (noted in multiple complaints between 2024-2025), which was officially cited as a violation requiring electrical permits. The property has also dealt with pest control issues, with multiple complaints regarding rodents and insects between May 2024 and February 2025.

The building's recent history shows a concerning pattern of violations and safety hazards, including a significant violation filed in March 2025 declaring the property a "nuisance" under San Francisco housing code. While there has been some attention to safety infrastructure, with a fire system replacement permit filed in January 2024 for mandatory new horn installations, the building has accumulated notable inspection history. Between 2016 and 2023, there were 74 311 service requests, 12 DBI complaints, and 30 Notices of Violation (NOVs), though some of these historical records are less relevant given the more recent pattern of recurring issues. The single building permit issued during this period, valued at $21,700, was relatively modest compared to the scope of the problems documented.

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Risk rating

How 1701 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
11th percentile

Out of 167 buildings in this neighborhood, 149 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
14%
No DBI
violation
86%
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.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 6.2%
Moderate concern 31.6%
Severe concern 62.2%
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

1701 Turk St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jul 29
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
Fire ComplaintMar 14
Alarm Systems

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