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900 Rivera St

Parkside, SF 94116 2198011 7 units · 2 fl · 1975

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Parkside
Above average
avg 0.8
11
FewerMore

This building has 11 novs (7y), above the Parkside average of 0.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 900 Rivera 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 1975
2 or more units
7 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
Units7
Floors2
Year built1975
Total area8,280 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2198011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lee Stella W
Mailing address
85 Forest Side Ave San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
121307

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Initial analysis

The 7-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 900 Rivera Street in the Parkside neighborhood was constructed in 1975 and has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over its lifetime. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2014 at a cost of $135,000, achieving Tier 3 compliance. Recent history reveals a serious water intrusion incident documented in October 2021, which resulted in multiple violations including mold growth, plumbing issues, and window problems, though these were all abated by August 2022. The building has had recurring maintenance challenges, including a 2010 situation with wooden shingles that required repairs following a complaint, and multiple routine inspections revealing various building system needs over the years.

The property has experienced several fire safety and security-related issues, as evidenced by multiple violations in 2021 requiring attention to smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, fire-proofing, and other safety elements, all of which were resolved by August 2022. Historical records show various construction and modification attempts to bring the building into compliance with codes, including efforts in the late 1980s to remove non-bearing walls and legalize basement apartments. The building's roof and other exterior elements have required periodic attention, with the most recent improvement being the 2014 seismic retrofit. Emergency response data shows minimal incidents, primarily related to water leaks and false alarm activations. The property is currently receiving attention to external issues as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding garbage and debris, as well as reports of pavement defects near the property.

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Risk rating

How 900 Rivera 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
33th percentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 171 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
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.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 39.9%
Moderate concern 35.7%
Severe concern 24.3%
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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The story over time

900 Rivera St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Mar 01
Garbage and debris
mattress

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