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1530 Mcallister St

Alamo Square, SF 94115 1155008 6 units · 1915

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Alamo Square
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Alamo Square average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1530 Mcallister 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 1915
2 or more units
6 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.

Building characteristics
Units6
Floors
Year built1915
Total area5,019 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1155008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Benge William Richard & Mar
Mailing address
3638 24th St Apt 2 San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
042721

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 4-story TIC building at 1530 McAllister Street in Alamo Square, constructed in 1915, has undergone substantial renovations and faced several significant issues over the past few decades. Most recently, in 2023-2024, Unit #4 has received considerable updates including kitchen remodeling ($45,000 in 2023) followed by further improvements to cabinets, countertops, and appliances ($30,000 in 2024), along with electrical upgrades including a new subpanel. The building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016, demonstrating seismic safety compliance. Several units have received systematic updates over the years, including kitchen and bathroom remodels in Units #1, #2, and #6, with all work following appropriate permit processes.

The building has a history of safety and compliance concerns, particularly in 2007-2008, when multiple violations were documented including illegal unit conversions, unpermitted construction work (notably a rear deck), and unauthorized remodeling of multiple units. These issues were eventually resolved, with permits properly obtained for subsequent renovations. More recent tenant complaints have been relatively minor, including noise concerns in 2023, though there were serious health and safety complaints in 2007 regarding possible carbon monoxide issues, mold, and water heating problems. Infrastructure improvements have been systematic, with a new main water line installed in 2013 and various plumbing and electrical upgrades throughout the building's history. The property appears to be maintained under current code requirements, though recent renovations have prompted multiple housing-related 311 calls, mostly regarding external issues like graffiti and waste removal in 2023-2024.

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Risk rating

How 1530 Mcallister 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
48th percentile

Out of 305 buildings in this neighborhood, 159 are predicted to be safer.

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 59.2%
Moderate concern 26.7%
Severe concern 14.1%
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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1530 Mcallister St event timeline

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

2024
Electrical Permit Sep 17
Replacing sub panel, adding new power for kitchen appliances
Complete
Building PermitSep 04
Unt 4: replacing kitchen cabinets, countertop and appliances (this work is different from the previous work on pa# 2023-0616-0285

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