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770 La Playa

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1596043 14 units · 4 fl · 2006

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high 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 Outer Richmond — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Outer Richmond average of 0.7.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 770 La Playa 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 2006
2 or more units
14 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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 2006
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
Units14
Floors4
Year built2006
Total area15,847 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusWelfare
Blocklot1596043
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
368 Fell St San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
May 14, 1998

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Initial analysis

The La Playa Apartments at 770 La Playa in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood is a 4-story, 14-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 2006. The building's safety infrastructure was thoroughly addressed during construction, with permits indicating the installation of fire sprinklers ($41,500), a new fire alarm system ($8,000), and comprehensive electrical work including new wiring for 14 units ($400-amp service). Several fire safety-related inspections and corrections were required between 2006 and 2021, including issues with alarm systems and electrical systems, though all were marked as "Condition Corrected." The building experienced one documented fire incident, though it was categorized as "other" with no civilian injuries reported.

Recent housing-related issues have primarily revolved around maintenance and safety concerns, including a December 2009 complaint about a bedroom door and wall installation near a stove (report filed and abated within two weeks). The property has experienced multiple parking-related enforcement requests in recent months (October-November 2024), suggesting ongoing challenges with illegal parking in the vicinity. Two garbage and debris complaints were recorded in September and October 2024, both involving electronics. The building's structural and safety systems were extensively reviewed and modified during construction, with numerous permits issued for various aspects including stair handrail extensions and shear wall designations. A notable historical planning record indicates a proposal for constructing 22 dwelling units for disabled residents in the Coastal Zone, though the developer information appears incomplete.

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Risk rating

How 770 La Playa'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
3rdpercentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 1009 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
31%
No DBI
violation
69%
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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 69%
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

770 La Playa event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Mar 03
Reroofing w/hot works.
$35,000 · Complete

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