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72-74 Caselli Ave

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2691019 3 units · 3 fl · 1893

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights
Above average
avg 1.3
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 72-74 Caselli 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 1893
2 or more units
3 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 1893
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1893
Total area3,715 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2691019
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1525 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
010517

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72 Caselli Ave, San Francisco, CA 94114
74 Caselli Ave, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 72-74 Caselli Avenue, constructed in 1893, has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple compliance challenges in recent years. Most notably, there have been ongoing heating system issues, with complaints about inadequate heat filed in 2022 and 2024, despite the installation of new furnaces and heating systems between 2015-2023. The building's safety systems were substantially upgraded in 2015-2020, including a complete fire sprinkler system installation (costing over $15,000) and various electrical improvements. Major renovation works have been documented, including sound insulation installation in 2021, and siding replacement at the rear of the building in 2020.

Several code compliance issues have emerged over the years. In 2009, violations were documented regarding unauthorized unit modifications, including concerns about improper fire protection, egress, and unpermitted electrical/plumbing work, indicating the building's classification as a two-unit structure was being violated. More recent complaints have included reports of work being performed without permits in 2023, including alleged unsafe electrical and gas line work. There have also been multiple complaints about construction work hours in 2015, indicating possible noise violations. Infrastructure issues have periodically affected the property, including sewer problems in 2017 and 2021, though these appear to have been resolved. The building has a documented history of code compliance interactions, with the most recent violations generally being abated or resolved, though some issues, particularly related to heating systems, seem to recur. Recent maintenance work has included electrical updates, including new laundry lines in 2023, and a recent furnace replacement in May 2023.

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Risk rating

How 72-74 Caselli 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
14th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 1099 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
49%
No DBI
violation
51%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Director's hearings (past 7 years)

Director's hearings are escalated enforcement actions for buildings that haven't resolved violations — a serious signal.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 27.3%
Moderate concern 60.1%
Severe concern 12.6%
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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72-74 Caselli Ave event timeline

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2026
Plumbing Permit Jul 23
Work category: 1p; extending houseline gas plumbing to facilitate meter move
Issued
Plumbing PermitJul 23
Work category: 1p; extending houseline gas plumbing to facilitate meter move

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