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775-779 Frederick St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1265026 3 units · 3 fl · 1906

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low 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 Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights — not a forecast
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 775-779 Frederick 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 1906
2 or more units
3 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 1906
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 built1906
Total area4,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1265026
Ownership

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

Mailing address
230 Nueva Ave San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
September 09, 2015

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777 Frederick St, San Francisco, CA 94117
779 Frederick St, San Francisco, CA 94117
775 Frederick St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 775-779 Frederick St, owned by Li Shiping & Wang Haiyan, was constructed in 1906 and has undergone various significant modifications over its lifetime. Most recently, in 2024, the property has seen substantial work related to restaurant operations, including the installation of a new pizza oven and vent system, accessibility upgrades, and mechanical systems work totaling approximately $45,000. These improvements followed several years of compliance efforts, including a 2013 period marked by multiple violations and complaints regarding accessibility, restroom facilities, and unauthorized modifications. Historical records show earlier maintenance work including termite repairs (1986), kitchen and bathroom remodeling (2000), and electrical system upgrades (2004). The building has experienced recurring issues with its alarm system, as evidenced by multiple unintentional activations recorded by fire services, though no actual fire incidents or civilian injuries have been reported. A recent complaint from September 2024 regarding an old oven generating smoke and odors indicates ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has also been the subject of various 311 calls in recent months, primarily related to exterior cleanliness and graffiti, with some recent activity showing responses to sewage discharge issues in November 2024, though these were resolved promptly.

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Risk rating

How 775-779 Frederick 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
95thpercentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 26 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
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
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.

Owner's portfolio size

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 7%
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

775-779 Frederick St event timeline

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2025
Building Permit Oct 15
Re-roofing: tear off the roof down to the original sheet and install one ply of certaintied diamond deck synthetic as new underlayment and 40 year asphalt shingles landmark pro.
$15,500 · Complete
Building PermitMay 27
Install new canvas awning over store front

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