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1618-1620 Mcallister St

North Panhandle, SF 94115 1156011 2 units · 4 fl · 1900

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, but recent activity points to a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in North Panhandle — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.7
7
FewerMore

This building has 7 novs (7y), above the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1618-1620 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 1900
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors4
Year built1900
Total area7,471 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1156011
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1333 Jones St Unit 1101 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
August 28, 2012

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1620 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1618 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The property at 1618-1620 McAllister Street is a four-story, multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Green Hills View LLC and containing two units. The building has undergone significant improvements since 2012, including complete plumbing remodeling of all bathrooms and kitchens, new furnaces installation, electrical upgrades, and the addition of a fire sprinkler system in the basement in 2013 (costing $17,476). In 2014, eight windows were replaced with double-hung wood windows, though there was subsequent concern about them not being historically accurate. Recent building inspections reveal serious active concerns from December 2024 including rodent infestation, general dilapidation, improper maintenance, issues with floor coverings, handrails, and missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. There is also an active complaint from 2015 regarding an unauthorized fence installation and ongoing concerns about the property's use as unauthorized group housing. All these recent violations and complaints suggest significant ongoing maintenance and compliance issues that may affect resident safety and comfort.

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Risk rating

How 1618-1620 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

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
47thpercentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 422 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
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
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.

Building size

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

Building age

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

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

Complaints across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 27%
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

1618-1620 Mcallister St event timeline

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

2026
Planning Record May 14
Moving (e) dormers in the same position as plans - Approved - Moving (e) dormers in the same position as plans - per direction from Matt Dito - Not to be considered group housing in this case. E.O 5/14/2026
Closed
Building PermitMay 07
Moving (e) dormers in the same position as plans, comply with planning department nov#2022011112enf to legalize dormers.

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