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1468 La Playa

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1805028 6 units · 2 fl · 1970

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 Sunset — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.8
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Outer Sunset average of 1.8.

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 1468 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 1970
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1970
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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1970
Total area4,498 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1805028
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Grant Douglas H Trustee 712 Great Hwy Apt 2 San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 2-story apartment building at 1468 La Playa in the Outer Sunset, owned by Douglas Grant Revoc Tr, has undergone several significant upgrades since its construction in 1970. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory seismic retrofit in 2016 as a Tier 4 soft-story building, following a previously cancelled permit from 2015. This upgrade, costing $95,000, included electrical service relocation and new metering arrangements. More recent maintenance includes the October 2021 replacement of an 80-gallon gas water heater, though this permit has since expired.

The building experienced a series of violations and complaints in the early 2000s, most notably in 2002, when issues were identified with the central alarm system, garage wiring, fire safety equipment, and unit identification numbers. A significant complaint in 2006 detailed window problems and plumbing issues in Unit #1, which were eventually resolved through various repairs, including window replacement in 2009. The property has undergone several improvements over the years, including window retrofitting in 1992 and 2009, and a 1999 reroofing project. Recent activity since 2023 has primarily consisted of neighborhood maintenance issues such as garbage collection and street cleaning, with multiple 311 calls in late 2024 regarding debris, noise, and other community concerns. The building's fire incident record shows only false alarms or system malfunctions, with no civilian injuries reported.

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Risk rating

How 1468 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
9thpercentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 575 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
38%
No DBI
violation
62%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Number of units

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 62%
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

1468 La Playa event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Jul 03
Re-roofing w/ hot works.
$23,000 · Issued
DBI ComplaintJul 02
Removed old roof, preparing to install new roof. there was no dust containment upon removal of the roof and dust is sitting on callers back patio. caller attempted to search for permits for construction and was not able to locate.callers concerned about asbestos and how to go about cleaning debris on their property, please follow up.

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