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74 Crestline Dr

Twin Peaks, SF 94131 2845004 12 units · 2 fl · 1965

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Twin Peaks
Above average
avg 3.0
7
FewerMore

This building has 7 novs (7y), above the Twin Peaks average of 3.0.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 74 Crestline Dr 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 1965
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1965
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
Units12
Floors2
Year built1965
Total area9,544 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2845004
Ownership

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

Mailing address
C/o John Hiykel 3323 Club Dr Los Angeles CA 90064
Last sale
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Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

74 Crestline Drive is a 2-story, 12-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1965, currently owned by 74 Crestline Properties LLC. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, most notably completing its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017-2018 with a cost of $110,000, bringing the building into compliance with San Francisco's earthquake safety requirements. The building has seen consistent maintenance and upgrades, including multiple siding replacements (most recently in 2014-2012), window retrofits in 2006, and various other improvements totaling several hundred thousand dollars.

The building's history includes several fire safety concerns that have since been addressed, with violations recorded for blocked exits, alarm systems, and fire escape maintenance between 2016 and 2024. Recent general maintenance issues were reported in early 2024, and there was a historical matter in 1996-1997 regarding illegal balcony enclosure that was resolved. The property has maintained active compliance with housing regulations, with all major violations being abated and no recent active violations on record. Current exterior concerns include an open streetlight issue from January 2025 and a resolved driveway blocking incident from October 2024, though these do not directly impact building safety or habitability. The most recent fire-related complaints (2021-2022) regarding alarm systems and blocked exits were promptly corrected, and the building now holds a completed soft-story retrofit compliance certificate.

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Risk rating

How 74 Crestline Dr'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
42th percentile

Out of 172 buildings in this neighborhood, 100 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
48%
No DBI
violation
52%
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.

Number of units

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 34.4%
Moderate concern 22.7%
Severe concern 42.9%
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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The story over time

74 Crestline Dr event timeline

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2025
Fire Complaint Aug 19
Blocked Exits
No Merit

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