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1936-1938 Mcallister St

North Panhandle, SF 94115 1159010A 3 units · 3 fl · 1924

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in North Panhandle — not a forecast
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 1936-1938 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 1924
2 or more units
3 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 1924
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1924
Total area4,007 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1159010A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
S K Gable Trustee 2849 Seaview Parkway Alameda CA 94502
Last sale
May 05, 2021

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1938 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1936 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The S K Gable Trust-owned property at 1936-1938 McAllister Street is a three-story, three-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1924, featuring both residential and commercial spaces. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and safety improvements over the years, with the most recent major work being a $22,000 reroofing project completed in 2023. Other notable improvements include the installation of new wood windows in 2015, replacement of the hot water heater in 2020, and the completion of various urgent repairs related to electrical safety and fire prevention systems in 2004. The building experienced a series of violations in 2002 related to fire safety and utility equipment requirements, all of which were successfully abated by September 2004.

Recent records from 2023-2025 show ongoing maintenance and compliance activity, including multiple parking enforcement actions and utility service requests. The property has undergone routine safety inspections, including a housing inspection in 2016, and there was one recorded incident of an alarm system activation with no fire response. Recent complaints have primarily focused on parking violations and street cleaning issues rather than building safety concerns. The building's maintenance history demonstrates a pattern of regular upkeep and responsiveness to safety requirements, with all historical violations having been corrected.

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Risk rating

How 1936-1938 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
43rdpercentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 454 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
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Building size

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 28%
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

1936-1938 Mcallister St event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Nov 10
Parking on sidewalk
Red - Motorcycle - 22C7535
Building PermitJan 27
Reroofing

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