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873-875 Alvarado St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 2802036 2 units · 2 fl · 1902

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low 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 Noe Valley — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 873-875 Alvarado 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 1902
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 1902
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 built1902
Total area1,904 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2802036
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
873 Alvarado St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale

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875 Alvarado St, San Francisco, CA 94114
873 Alvarado St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 873-875 Alvarado Street in Noe Valley is a two-story, two-unit residential building constructed in 1902, currently owned by Jonathan Bodine. The building underwent significant renovations between 2014-2017, including a major conversion from a single-family dwelling to a two-unit property, with work valued at $108,000 in July 2014 that encompassed garage space conversion, bathroom remodels, window replacements, and utility system updates. The renovation project progressed through multiple permits and revisions, including the addition of a rear deck and stairs, and was completed with final inspection approval in December 2017.

Historical records indicate several concerning periods for the property between 2006-2012, including multiple fire violations related to stairs, railings, and exit obstructions, along with several vacant building complaints between 2013-2018. The building faced significant maintenance issues in 2008, when violations were issued regarding unsafe front stairs with missing treads and dry rot, though these were ultimately abated in June 2012. More recently, the property has had fewer directly related complaint issues, with only one building inspection complaint filed in April 2020 and occasional parking and sidewalk matters recorded through 311 calls. The most recent building improvements include a heating system upgrade in 2018, though this permit has expired without confirmation of installation completion. The property's documented history shows a transition from significant structural and maintenance issues to more recent periods of stability following comprehensive renovations.

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Risk rating

How 873-875 Alvarado 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
71stpercentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 545 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
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 15%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

873-875 Alvarado St event timeline

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2025
Plumbing Permit Sep 04
Work category: 1p; sewer and house trap replacement
Complete
Electrical PermitJul 04
Level 2 ev charger hardwired on the exterior

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