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100-120 Alma St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1281010 9 units · 3 fl · 1906

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 100-120 Alma 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
9 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.

Building characteristics
Units9
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area7,476 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1281010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Alma Management Llc
Mailing address
Po Box 225323 San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
043002

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Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

118 Alma St, San Francisco, CA 94117
106 Alma St, San Francisco, CA 94117
104 Alma St, San Francisco, CA 94117
114 Alma St, San Francisco, CA 94117
110 Alma St, San Francisco, CA 94117
102 Alma St, San Francisco, CA 94117
112 Alma St, San Francisco, CA 94117
108 Alma St, San Francisco, CA 94117
120 Alma St, San Francisco, CA 94117
116 Alma St, San Francisco, CA 94117
100 Alma St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The 9-unit apartment building at 100-120 Alma St, managed by Alma Management LLC, is a 3-story multi-family residential structure built in 1906. The building has undergone several significant safety upgrades in recent years, most notably a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade in 2023-2024 that included the installation of low frequency sounders in all sleeping areas throughout the building, with the work costing over $18,500. The building has experienced persistent fire alarm system issues, with multiple false alarms and system malfunctions recorded between 2007 and 2024, though no civilian injuries have been reported in any fire incidents. Recent infrastructure improvements include the replacement of the building's sewer line in 2019 and hot water storage tank in 2016.

The property has a history of addressing maintenance and safety concerns, as evidenced by timely responses to various building violations in 2005 related to stairs, security locks, and gas meter instructions, all of which were resolved within a few months. Several window replacement projects have been completed between 2002 and 2010, involving the installation of energy-efficient vinyl windows throughout the building. While there have been occasional complaints about building conditions, such as blocked exits (reported in 2008 and 2012) and various fire safety concerns, these issues were generally addressed promptly. The building's location has experienced typical urban challenges as reflected in recent 311 calls, primarily relating to street cleaning and parking enforcement, though these issues are external to the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 100-120 Alma 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
7th percentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 489 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
33%
No DBI
violation
67%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 28.4%
Moderate concern 30.0%
Severe concern 41.7%
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

100-120 Alma St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 13
Permit parking
defaced ok

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