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830 Stanyan St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1262026 5 units · 3 fl · 1900

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, but recent activity points to a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.9
18
FewerMore

This building has 18 novs (7y), above the Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 830 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 1900
2 or more units
5 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 1900
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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1262026
Ownership

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

Mailing address
4993 17th St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
July 16, 2002

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Initial analysis

The three-story, five-unit multi-family residential building at 830 Stanyan Street, owned by the John E Newlin Revocable Living Trust, was constructed in 1900 and has undergone several significant improvements over the years. Most notably, the building successfully completed its mandatory seismic retrofit in 2016 at a cost of $45,000, and in 2017 underwent an underground electrical service conversion. Recent active building violations filed in December 2024 indicate several pressing maintenance issues, including water damage, damaged ceilings and walls, window repairs needed, and painting requirements. A particularly concerning complaint from December 2024 mentions persistent roof leaks causing mold issues on the top floor, along with problems related to drafty and poorly ventilated windows. Historical maintenance records show various improvements including roofing work in 2003, termite repairs in 2002, and vinyl siding installation in 1989. The building has a documented history of addressing fire safety concerns, evidenced by a 2005 violation regarding combustible storage that was resolved. Street space permits were issued in 2018 and 2006, and while there have been several 311 calls in the vicinity regarding street cleaning and maintenance issues, these are external to the building itself. The property's Tier 3 Soft Story retrofit work has been completed with a Certificate of Final Completion issued.

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Risk rating

How 830 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
43rdpercentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 300 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
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
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 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.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 27%
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

830 Stanyan St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Apr 27
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
Electrical PermitApr 11
Online electrical permit: 60 of buildings of 6 dwelling units or less. modification of an existing fire alarm system by upgrading the fire panel, update all existing devices to be compatible with new facp and provide low frequency sounders in all sleeping areas to meet

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