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500 Stanyan St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1213013 36 units · 6 fl · 1928

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in North Panhandle — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.7
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 500 Stanyan 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 1928
2 or more units
36 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1928
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
Units36
Floors6
Year built1928
Total area29,520 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1213013
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Steven C. Thrower 1 Bush St Ste 900 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 36-unit, 6-story apartment building at 500 Stanyan Street in Park North, owned by Lsl Properties B14 De Llc, was built in 1928 and has undergone significant renovation work in recent years. Between 2019 and 2021, multiple units received substantial upgrades including kitchen conversions, bathroom relocations, and washer/dryer installations, with Units 105, 302, 303, 304, and 505 all undergoing transformations. The building has experienced recurring issues with its infrastructure, notably including recent complaints in 2024 regarding electrical outlets and plumbing in Unit 303, and a leak in 2023. Historical problems included lead paint concerns in 2017 that required remediation, and there were complaints about heating issues in 2013-2014. More recently, as of 2023-2024, there have been multiple fire safety-related violations, including issues with alarm systems and a sleeping area requirement violation.

The property has a documented history of maintenance and safety system upgrades, including a fire alarm system installation in 2018 and various electrical system improvements. Regular building improvements have been made, including a full electrical upgrade in 2019, and the installation of new windows as evidenced by planning records. Recent maintenance issues primarily relate to plumbing and electrical systems, with three plumbing-related complaints (including a toilet issue) filed in 2023-2024, suggesting ongoing challenges with building systems. The building's management has generally responded to violations and complaints, with most being marked as "Not Active" after resolution, though some recent fire safety violations remain open or were referred for hearing.

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Risk rating

How 500 Stanyan 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
3rdpercentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 773 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
23%
No DBI
violation
77%
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.

Building size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 77%
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

500 Stanyan St event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Jun 04
Online electrical permit: 4 of 4 - 9 floors. fire alarm system upgrade to comply with sffc 1103.7.6.1.
Issued
DBI ComplaintApr 27
The landlord controls the heat in the building and for the last several months there has been a lack of heat, the heat has been between 62 and 64 degrees.

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