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4131 19Th St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2696034 5 units · 3 fl · 1990

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 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 4131 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 1990
2 or more units
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1990
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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1990
Total area3,555 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2696034
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
78 Central Ave Sausalito CA 94965
Last sale
April 08, 1988

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Initial analysis

The three-story, five-unit multi-family residential building at 4131 19th Street in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood was constructed in 1990 and is currently owned by Peter N. Kaiser. The building has undergone several significant safety and maintenance improvements over the past few years, with the most recent being a comprehensive fire safety system upgrade completed in September 2023 that included system replacement and new horn/strobe installations to meet current fire code requirements. In early 2024, the building received another notable safety upgrade with the installation of a new fire alarm system including wireless communicator, smoke detectors, and related safety equipment. The property has a documented history of maintenance, including a partial reroofing project completed in 2016 and significant structural pest control work in 2006 that involved dry rot repairs and additional improvements with a total cost exceeding $38,000.

The building's historical records indicate that in 2002, there were multiple fire safety violations related to fire extinguishers and smoke detectors, but all of these were promptly addressed and abated by September 2002. More recent 311 calls related to the property primarily concern external issues such as graffiti, sidewalk blockage, and street cleaning matters which were not directly related to the building's condition or safety systems. The property has demonstrated a pattern of proactive maintenance and compliance with safety regulations, particularly in recent years with substantial investment in fire safety improvements and building systems.

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Risk rating

How 4131 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
55thpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 575 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
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Number of units

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

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 23%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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4131 19Th St event timeline

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2025
Fire Complaint May 21
Alarm Systems
Violation Issued

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