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1045 Cabrillo St

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1654044 8 units · 4 fl · 1921

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Richmond
Above average
avg 0.9
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1045 Cabrillo 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 1921
2 or more units
8 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units8
Floors4
Year built1921
Total area7,787 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1654044
Ownership

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

Owner name
Half Dome Capital Llc
Mailing address
855 El Camino Real Ste 13a- Palo Alto CA 94301
Last sale
021721

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit apartment building at 1045 Cabrillo Street in the Inner Richmond district, owned by Half Dome Capital Llc, has undergone significant renovations and faced several compliance issues over the years. Built in 1921, this 3-story multi-family residential building completed a substantial upgrade in 2019, which included the addition of two Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) on the garage floor, installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system throughout the building, and major electrical upgrades including a new 200-amp service system. The building underwent extensive plumbing work in 2014-2019, including kitchen and bathroom renovations in all units, installation of new appliances, and replacement of outdated boiler systems. However, there have been recurring boiler permit issues, with the most recent violation filed in May 2024 still showing as active.

The property has a history of periods of vacancy and maintenance challenges, particularly during the 2012-2013 period when it was classified as vacant/abandoned with multiple code violations. During this time, there were also complaints regarding unauthorized lead paint removal work and improper containment practices. The building has completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit as a Tier 3 building, receiving Certificate of Final Completion in December 2021. While recent building permits and improvements suggest active management, the persistent boiler permit compliance issues and the history of vacancy-related violations warrant attention. The building's systems were thoroughly upgraded in 2019 to meet current safety standards, including a new fire alarm system, sprinkler monitoring, and electrical service improvements, indicating current ownership's commitment to maintaining the property to modern standards.

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Risk rating

How 1045 Cabrillo 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
18th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1413 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
66%
No DBI
violation
34%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 33.2%
Moderate concern 47.0%
Severe concern 19.8%
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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1045 Cabrillo St event timeline

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

2025
DBI Complaint Apr 01
Date last observed: 31-mar-25; unit: 3; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling water intrusion;
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