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1975-1979 Mcallister St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1176026 3 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 1975-1979 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
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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area3,720 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1176026
Ownership

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

Owner name
William E Kaul 2015 Revoc L
Mailing address
Kaul William E Trustee 510 Center Blvd Apt E San Anselmo CA 94960
Last sale
071999

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1975 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1979 A Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1977 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 1975-1979 McAllister Street in the Park North neighborhood is a 3-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900 and currently owned by the William E Kaul 2015 Revocable Trust. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past two decades, with the most recent major work being a voluntary foundation upgrade in 2013 costing $6,000 to improve the rear foundation and cripple wall. The property has experienced recurring issues with wood deterioration and pest infestations, with multiple permits for termite and dry rot repairs being issued between 2000-2001. Access and safety aspects have been a focus, with repairs to front stairs following a termite report in 2001 ($10,000) and a completed kitchen renovation in 2010 ($4,000) for unit 1979A. The building underwent routine safety inspections in 2004 and 2017, and while there was one noise complaint in 2010 regarding unpermitted renovation work, there have been no recent building-specific violations.

In terms of external environment and infrastructure, the property has recently faced various challenges as evidenced by numerous 311 calls throughout 2024. These include reports of sewer odor, illegal parking, and multiple instances of garbage and debris issues. There have been specific concerns about hazardous materials, including glass, and instances of human or animal waste on the sidewalk. While most of these cases have been resolved and closed, the recent pattern of sidewalk maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with the immediate street environment. The building's maintenance history shows attention to structural and safety matters over time, with particular focus on addressing wood-related deterioration, though some permits from the 2000s remain in an expired or cancelled status.

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Risk rating

How 1975-1979 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
50th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 398 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
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 age

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 55.0%
Moderate concern 22.4%
Severe concern 22.6%
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

1975-1979 Mcallister St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Oct 24
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestMar 25
Garbage and debris

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