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1302-1310 Willard St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1274021 5 units · 3 fl · 1924

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1302-1310 Willard 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 1924
2 or more units
5 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.

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 1924
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 built1924
Total area6,150 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1274021
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Ray John Wittenberg, Truste 43 San Marino Dr San Rafael CA 94901
Last sale

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1304 Willard St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1306 Willard St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1310 Willard St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1308 Willard St, San Francisco, CA 94117
1302 Willard St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The 5-unit multi-family residential building at 1302-1310 Willard St in the Parnassus/Ashbury Heights neighborhood is a 3-story structure built in 1924 and owned by Ray John Wittenberg Revoc T. The building has undergone several significant safety improvements, most notably completing the soft-story retrofit in 2014 with a $39,000 project to meet San Francisco's mandatory seismic strengthening requirements. Recent maintenance work included addressing dry-rot on the exterior back stair in 2019 ($3,000) and replacing the boiler backflow device in 2018. However, the building has experienced recurring heating system issues, with multiple heat-related complaints documented between 1994 and 2009, including a recent boiler permit renewal issue in late 2024 that resulted in a violation notice.

The property has several notable safety and maintenance concerns, including a current open violation as of November 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements. Past fire safety issues included combustible materials and alarm system problems in 2021 (though one was marked as "Condition Corrected"), while a similar violation was filed in 2009 regarding fire escape maintenance. Multiple security-related violations were documented in 2011, including issues with exterior doors and fire safety systems. The building underwent routine inspections in 1996, 1999, 2007, and 2011, with most issues being addressed and abated. All documented fire incidents have been either false alarms or unintentional system activations, with no civilian injuries reported. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to exterior issues such as graffiti and parking concerns, which are being handled by various city departments.

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Risk rating

How 1302-1310 Willard 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
24thpercentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 400 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
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
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.

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
Moderate failure risk 35%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1302-1310 Willard St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Jul 31
Water pressure in kitchen is reduced - water is coming out in thin line trickle
Housing Inspection Services
Building Violation (NOV)Jul 01
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