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285 States St

Corona Heights, SF 94114 2619048 2 units · 2 fl · 1997

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Corona Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Corona Heights average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 285 States 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 1997
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 1997
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1997
Total area2,900 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2619048
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Thomas M Mcintyre & Laulra 449 Buena Vista Ave E San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 285 States Street in Corona Heights, built in 1997, has undergone several notable improvements since its construction. In 2007, the property owner installed an environmentally-friendly solar hot water system with collectors on the roof and a 120-gallon storage tank in the basement, representing a significant investment in sustainable energy infrastructure. Earlier building improvements included the addition of a half-bathroom, storage closets, and laundry facilities in 2002, as well as the installation of a storage room in the garage during the original construction phase. The property has maintained good safety records, with only two fire incidents on record: one related to external trash receptacles and another public service assistance call, neither resulting in civilian injuries.

Recent activity around the building has primarily involved 311 calls related to street and public space issues rather than the building itself. Between September and December 2024, there were multiple reports of graffiti on nearby public infrastructure, including sidewalks and poles, along with several parking enforcement requests related to sidewalk parking and an abandoned vehicle. Two MTA parking signs were reported defaced, though these issues were generally addressed promptly by city services. A public health request was filed and accepted in October 2024. It's worth noting that most recent permits and improvements have focused on sustainable energy infrastructure, with the solar panel installation completed in 2007, while more recent maintenance and improvement records are not prominently featured.

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Risk rating

How 285 States 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

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
76thpercentile

Out of 348 buildings in this neighborhood, 84 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
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 13%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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285 States St event timeline

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2024
311 Request Oct 20
Parking on sidewalk
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