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1855 10Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 2047057 18 units · 3 fl · 1961

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 Inner Sunset
Above average
avg 1.1
12
FewerMore

This building has 12 novs (7y), above the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1855 10Th Ave 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 1961
2 or more units
18 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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 1961
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
Units18
Floors3
Year built1961
Total area12,645 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2047057
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Steven C. Thrower 1 Bush St Ste 900 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
033021

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Initial analysis

The 18-unit apartment building at 1855 10th Avenue in the Inner Sunset, constructed in 1961, has undergone numerous significant improvements and faced recurring maintenance challenges over recent years. Most recently, in 2024, the building completed a fire alarm system upgrade to meet current codes (NFPA 72) and address sleeping area requirements, following several related violations between 2023-2024 regarding alarm systems and UL certification. The building has demonstrated ongoing commitment to unit modernization, with multiple apartments receiving kitchen and bathroom upgrades, and washer/dryer installations between 2019-2021, though these improvements have sometimes followed permit violations.

Recent concerns have centered around building systems and habitability issues, including elevator problems (grinding noise and shaking reported in late 2023), heating system deficiencies (multiple complaints about inadequate heat and mold issues in Unit 20), and window-related moisture problems. The building successfully completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit work, achieving compliance as a Tier 2 building. Acknowledging historical maintenance patterns, there have been instances of delayed repairs and violations requiring follow-up, such as drainage pipe replacement issues (2015), corroded rain gutters, and various heating system problems. Recent months have also seen new service requests regarding parking enforcement and tree maintenance, as well as ongoing concerns about mechanical equipment noise. The property management has taken steps to address most violations when cited, though some issues, such as the open sleeping area requirements violation from late 2023, may still require attention.

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Risk rating

How 1855 10Th Ave'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 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1478 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
18%
No DBI
violation
82%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 10.4%
Moderate concern 57.2%
Severe concern 32.4%
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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1855 10Th Ave event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint Jul 30
Water has been off for an hour and the management did not let them know 24hrs in advance that there would be water interruption. building wide.
Housing Inspection Services
DBI ComplaintJul 10
Outdoor covered stairwell covered in pigeon dropping

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