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1543-1549 Cabrillo St

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1659044 4 units · 2 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 Central Richmond
At or below average
avg 0.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1543-1549 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
4 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.

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 1921
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1921
Total area3,550 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1659044
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
5651 Dreyer Pl Oakland CA 94619
Last sale
082119

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1549 Cabrillo St, San Francisco, CA 94118
1543 Cabrillo St, San Francisco, CA 94118
1545 Cabrillo St, San Francisco, CA 94118
1547 Cabrillo St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 1543-1549 Cabrillo Street in the Central Richmond neighborhood was constructed in 1921 and is currently owned by 1543cabrillo LLC. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most notable recent work being the replacement of the 1-inch water service main completed in 2014. A substantial window replacement project was carried out between 2006-2008, involving the installation of custom wood windows visible from the street, with permits showing the replacement of 30 windows in total across multiple phases. Earlier improvements include reroofing work in 1996, front wall patching in 1993, and a bathroom and kitchen remodel in 1988.

The building's current maintenance record shows one routine housing inspection in 2000 with no active violations noted. The property has experienced numerous parking-related issues in recent years, particularly in 2024, with multiple complaints about driveway blocking resulting in several citations being issued, though some cases could not be validated or responders were unable to locate the offending vehicles. A sidewalk parking incident occurred in September 2022, resulting in a citation. Additionally, there was one fire incident recorded as a false alarm, with no civilian injuries reported. The building's permit history suggests regular maintenance and updates have been performed throughout its history, with no recent permits indicating any major structural or system upgrades beyond the water service replacement.

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Risk rating

How 1543-1549 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
20th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1800 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 57.7%
Moderate concern 23.1%
Severe concern 19.2%
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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1543-1549 Cabrillo St event timeline

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2024
311 Request Aug 11
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestAug 10
Blocking driveway cite tow

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