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1622 Mcallister St

North Panhandle, SF 94115 1156012 2 units · 3 fl · 1900

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 North Panhandle
At or below average
avg 1.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1622 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area5,082 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1156012
Ownership

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

Owner name
John E Wai 1981 Lvg Tr
Mailing address
Wai John E Ttee 1333 Jones St Unit 1101 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
051520

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1622 A Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1622 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

This three-story multi-family residential building, located at 1622 McAllister Street in Park North, was constructed in 1900 and consists of two units. The property has experienced several significant and concerning events over the past few years. Most notably, there have been multiple code violations and safety concerns between 2016 and 2017, including unpermitted construction work, unauthorized unit conversions, and electrical work completed without proper permits. Investigations in 2017 revealed the ground floor had been illegally converted into habitable space consisting of two rooms and a bathroom, and there were reports of blocked emergency exits and inaccessible electrical panels. The building's documented history includes attempts to properly document its two-unit status in 2016, with permits issued for administrative purposes and temporary wall installations.

More recently, from late 2024 through early 2025, there has been a pattern of parking violations near the property, particularly regarding sidewalk parking, with multiple citations issued and some cases ultimately going unresolved. Additionally, there were two instances of graffiti reported on the property in late 2024. The building has a documented history of unauthorized short-term rental activity, with records showing Airbnb and VRBO listings operating beyond permitted limits, though these listings were purportedly terminated following a 2017 certificate revocation. The property has undergone several changes and faced multiple regulatory challenges, particularly regarding unit configurations and unauthorized modifications, which have raised concerns about building safety and compliance with housing codes.

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Risk rating

How 1622 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
34th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 526 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Building age

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 78.3%
Moderate concern 17.2%
Severe concern 4.6%
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

1622 Mcallister St event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Apr 17
Remove all knob and tube. new sub-panel. new house panel and 200a service.
Complete
Electrical PermitApr 17
Remove knob and tube. new sub-panel.

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