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53 Eureka St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2649027 6 units · 2 fl · 1968

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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 Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 53 Eureka 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 1968
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1968
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 built1968
Total area4,778 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2649027
Ownership

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

Mailing address
60 Singingwood Ln Orinda CA 94563
Last sale
—

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 2-story apartment building at 53 Eureka Street, owned by Thompson Oliva Properties L, was constructed in 1968 in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant upgrades and maintenance work over the years, with the most recent occurring in 2023 when a mandatory fire alarm upgrade was implemented to comply with California Fire Marshal Code, including the replacement of the fire alarm panel and installation of low-frequency horns in all units. This upgrade is being completed in conjunction with an online electrical permit issued in August 2024 for similar fire safety improvements. The building has a history of addressing maintenance issues, including a furnace installation in 2017, reroofing work in 1999, and various repairs related to fungus and termite damage in 1998-1999.

Historical records show a cluster of fire safety and gas utility compliance issues in March 2002, including the need for gas shutoff tools, gas meter instructional diagrams, and manual door release mechanisms, all of which were resolved by April 2002. The building has undergone routine apartment inspections by housing authorities in 1999 and 2002, with all identified issues being promptly addressed. More recently, there have been several service requests and street cleaning matters documented through 311 calls between 2014 and 2022, primarily relating to sidewalk cleaning, illegal postings, and urban maintenance issues in the surrounding area, though these were generally external to the building itself. A fire alarm system issue was reported and corrected in November 2008, indicating the building's responsive approach to safety concerns.

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Risk rating

How 53 Eureka 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
45thpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 703 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
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
DBI violation
likely
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Number of units

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Neighborhood location

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Owner's portfolio size

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12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 29%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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53 Eureka St event timeline

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2026
Electrical Permit Apr 08
Witness test permit for existing electrical permit: e202603179681
Issued
Electrical PermitMar 17
Online electrical permit: 60 of buildings of 6 dwelling units or less. replacement of the fire alarm system and installation of low frequency horns in the units. installation of a wireless radio communicator..

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