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4100-4102 19Th St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2695016 7 units · 3 fl · 1885

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems 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
Above average
avg 1.4
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4100-4102 19Th 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 1885
2 or more units
7 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
CASTRO
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 1885
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
Units7
Floors3
Year built1885
Total area6,540 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2695016
Ownership

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

Mailing address
May Seto 580 Grand Ave Ste 305 Oakland CA 94610
Last sale

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Included addresses

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590 A Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
4100 19th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
590 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
592 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
4102 19th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
598 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
592 A Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The 4100-4102 19th Street property is a three-story, multi-family residential building with commercial space, constructed in 1885 and currently managed by the Jean W Seto Living Trust. The building contains 7 units and has undergone several significant renovations, most notably in 2010 when comprehensive updates were made to all four residential units, including electrical systems, plumbing, and the installation of a fire sprinkler system (though this permit eventually expired). In 2019-2024, the building has regularly hosted temporary T-Mobile equipment installations on the roof to provide additional network coverage during events like the Pride Parade, with the most recent installation planned for mid-2024.

The property has experienced some concerning issues in recent years, particularly regarding structural and safety matters. In July 2023, complaints were filed about sinking floors, electrical noise, and non-functional doors leading to the basement, though these problems were ultimately abated. Previous violations from 2004 included various safety concerns such as inadequate fire extinguishers and egress obstructions, which were resolved by September 2013. A notable incident occurred in 2018 when a broken sprinkler head caused flooding and water damage to multiple floors. The building underwent significant modifications in 2013 when the street-level barber shop expanded into adjacent retail space, and there were plans to legally convert existing office space into dwelling units, though these plans faced challenges regarding parking and open space requirements. Recent maintenance history includes concrete slab replacement and stair tread repairs completed in 2024 to address a 2023 notice of violation. The property has also experienced recurring issues with garbage management, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls regarding garbage and debris between January 2025 and multiple complaints about vacant commercial storefronts in 2022 and 2023.

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Risk rating

How 4100-4102 19Th 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
9thpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 1163 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
41%
No DBI
violation
59%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 59%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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4100-4102 19Th St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 28
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311 RequestJul 17
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