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190 Cornwall St

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1362051 3 units · 3 fl · 1988

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Richmond — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 190 Cornwall 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 1988
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 1988
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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 built1988
Total area3,664 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1362051
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Alfred M C Lee 195 25Th Ave Apt 402 San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
October 16, 1987

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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story apartment building at 190 Cornwall Street in the Inner Richmond neighborhood, owned by Alfred M C Lee and Kwun Lo Sh, was constructed in 1988 and has undergone several significant maintenance and repair projects over the years. Most recently, in September 2024, a $25,000 reroofing project was completed. The building has experienced recurring issues with its exterior, particularly the stucco, requiring repairs in 2008 and 2010, and additional work in 2019 that saw the job value increased from $1,000 to $3,000. A notable incident occurred in October 2010 when water damage was reported, resulting in mold growth, peeling paint, heater problems, and disabled fire alarms throughout the building, though these issues were abated by November 2010.

The building's safety systems have been a recurring concern, with multiple violations documented in January 2004, including problems with emergency exits, emergency lighting, fire extinguishers, combustible materials in the garage, and smoke detectors. While these violations were abated by March 2004, they indicate a period of safety system deficiencies. More recently, in 2024, there has been a notable pattern of garbage and debris issues around the property, with multiple reports of abandoned furniture and garbage bags between October and December 2024, though many of these cases were resolved. Two fire alarm-related complaints were recorded, one in 2009 with "No Merit" disposition and another in 2010 that was corrected within three days. The building has had routine housing inspections in 1999, 2004, and the most recent issues suggest ongoing management of building maintenance and property management challenges.

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Risk rating

How 190 Cornwall 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
91stpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 155 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
91%
No DBI
violation
9%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Owner's portfolio size

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

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 9%
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

190 Cornwall St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Oct 18
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestApr 06
Blocking driveway cite tow

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