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1845 Cabrillo St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1662039 9 units · 3 fl · 1929

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Central Richmond
Above average
avg 0.5
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1845 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 1929
2 or more units
9 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 1929
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
Units9
Floors3
Year built1929
Total area8,838 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1662039
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Patrick O'donell 1210 Vicente St San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
010815

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Initial analysis

The 9-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1845 Cabrillo Street in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood was constructed in 1929 and is currently owned by 716-720 20th Avenue LLC. The building is experiencing several active maintenance and compliance issues as of 2024, particularly concerning its heating system. There are two active complaints regarding an expired boiler permit from 2024, and a water heater installation without proper permits. These heating system-related concerns follow a pattern, as similar permit renewal issues were noted in 2013. The building has undergone some significant safety upgrades, including a recent fire alarm system upgrade in 2024 costing over $35,000 to comply with current fire safety codes. This follows a series of fire safety-related citations from 2016-2023, including multiple complaints about alarm systems, exit maintenance, and street numbering, though most of these were either found to have no merit or the conditions were corrected.

The property has a history of maintenance challenges, with a cluster of violations documented in 2016 relating to various issues including fire alarm systems, smoke enclosure doors, electrical outlets, garbage receptacles, water damage, and interior surfaces. These violations were all abated by May 2016. More recent issues include 2020 complaints about exposed wiring and power outages, 2021 reports of water leaks in the garage, and ongoing concerns about the building's structural integrity. The building's systems have seen some updates, including a completed steam boiler replacement in 2011 and various maintenance work such as stair rail additions in 2016. Historical records show earlier routine maintenance and compliance checks, including intercom system issues in 2014 and multiple fire safety inspections dating back to 2006. While many past violations and complaints have been resolved, the recurring nature of heating system permit issues and recent active complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.

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Risk rating

How 1845 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
1th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2228 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
20%
No DBI
violation
80%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 11.8%
Moderate concern 79.1%
Severe concern 9.1%
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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1845 Cabrillo St event timeline

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2026
Fire Complaint Jul 02
Sleeping Area Requirement
Violation Issued
Fire ComplaintJul 02
Alarm Systems

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