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772-780 Stanyan St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1250022 10 units · 3 fl · 1907

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 772-780 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 1907
2 or more units
10 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
HAIGHT
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
Units10
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area12,900 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1250022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lee Yuan-Keng Albert
Mailing address
35718 Hillside Ct Fremont CA 94536
Last sale
072310

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776 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117
772 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117
780 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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AI summary

The three-story, 10-unit multi-family residential building at 772-780 Stanyan Street, constructed in 1907 and currently owned by Lee Yuan-keng Albert, has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple compliance issues over its history. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 (Tier 4) with work costing $35,000, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. The property has experienced recurring fire alarm system issues, with complaints recorded in 2018, 2021, 2023, and 2024, though records indicate these were generally resolved with corrective actions.

The building's recent history shows ongoing maintenance and compliance efforts, including electrical upgrades (2015-2017), plumbing improvements, and multiple rooftop replacement projects (2007 and earlier). There was a concerning period of code violations between 2006-2013 related to unauthorized ground floor remodeling, including plumbing and electrical work, which required multiple notices of violation and ultimately resulted in abatement in 2012. The ground floor commercial space has undergone several renovations between 1987-2011, including a major remodeling project that triggered various violations in 2006-2007. More recently, the property has experienced multiple graffiti incidents as documented in 2024, though these have been addressed through city services. A tenant buyout occurred at the property in 2016 for $600, affecting one tenant at the 776 Stanyan Street address. The building's maintenance record shows regular attention to systems and infrastructure, with most work being properly permitted and completed according to city regulations.

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Risk rating

How 772-780 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

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
4th percentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 505 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
27%
No DBI
violation
73%
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 severity forecast
No violation 17.8%
Moderate concern 34.9%
Severe concern 47.4%
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

772-780 Stanyan St event timeline

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

2024
Fire Complaint Aug 01
Alarm Systems
Condition Corrected
311 RequestMar 13
Request for service

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