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72-74 Ord St

Corona Heights, SF 94114 2626011 2 units · 2 fl · 1880

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 72-74 Ord 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 1880
2 or more units
2 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 1880
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1880
Total area2,238 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2626011
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Malcolm Davis, Trustee 74 Ord St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
October 27, 1995

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72 Ord St, San Francisco, CA 94114
74 Ord St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 72-74 Ord Street in Corona Heights is a 2-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1880, currently owned by the Malcolm Davis Revocable Trust. The building has undergone significant maintenance and improvements over the past two decades, with the most recent work focusing on bathroom renovations and safety upgrades. In 2024, there were comprehensive updates to the first-floor bathroom ($25,000), including new plumbing, electrical work, and safety features such as smoke detectors. Earlier maintenance included reroofing work in 2022 ($28,200) and the addition of a garage on the front yard, which was permitted in 2022 for $324,386. The building also received attention for structural issues, with recent repairs addressing dry rot in ceiling framing (2024) and historical foundation waterproofing work completed in 2005.

The property's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including electrical upgrades such as a sub-panel update and installation of various fixtures in 2017, as well as multiple bathroom renovations. There was a brief incident in 2005 involving an illegal architectural business operating in the downstairs unit, which was promptly addressed within a week. Recent months have seen several street cleaning and parking-related issues documented through 311 calls, particularly regarding illegal parking and garbage removal, though these are external to the building itself and relate to general neighborhood conditions. One maintenance issue worth noting is the ongoing status of graffiti reported in June 2024 on park property near the building. Overall, the building's permit and maintenance record indicates regular upkeep and investment in infrastructure, though the addition of a front garage and multiple bathroom renovations suggest ongoing modernization efforts.

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Risk rating

How 72-74 Ord 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
99thpercentile

Out of 348 buildings in this neighborhood, 3 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
98%
No DBI
violation
2%
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.

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.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 2%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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72-74 Ord St event timeline

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