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1126 Stanyan St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1276008 5 units · 2 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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 1126 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
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,076 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1276008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Huang Richard 76 Conejo Dr Millbrae CA 94030
Last sale
August 13, 2004

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Initial analysis

The 5-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1126 Stanyan St, owned by Richard Huang Tr, has undergone several significant structural and safety improvements since its construction in 1900. Most notably, the building completed mandatory soft-story seismic retrofitting in 2019 (as a Tier 3 building) which included concrete footings for a shear wall, with a total investment of $15,500 in these safety improvements. Recent maintenance includes repairs to the back stairway in 2019 due to dryrot, with costs of $7,000, though this was specifically noted to involve repairs not exceeding 50% of the overall structure. The building's fire safety systems have been upgraded, including the installation of a new fire panel and control devices in 2003 with remote system monitoring, though this permit has since expired.

The property has a history of addressing building safety concerns, with multiple violations from a 2002 inspection regarding stairs and fire escape ladders, which were ultimately resolved by January 2009. Earlier maintenance work includes reroofing in 1996, footing replacement in 1998, and various interior improvements including kitchen updates and stair repairs in the early 2000s. The building underwent routine housing inspections in 2009 and has maintained active responses to safety and maintenance needs. Recent external issues near the property have been primarily related to street cleaning and parking enforcement, with multiple citations issued between 2021-2024 for driveway blocking incidents, indicating ongoing challenges with parking management in the area.

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Risk rating

How 1126 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
36thpercentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 337 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
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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
Moderate failure risk 30%
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

1126 Stanyan St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Jun 22
Date last observed: 20-jun-26; time last observed: 9am; floor: 3; unit: 5; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work being done in dangerous manner; ; additional information: landlord sent crew to drill through interior walls without lead/asbestos testing when lease says building may contain asbestos ;
Housing Inspection Services
Electrical PermitJun 16
Witness test for electrical permit e202606161570

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