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1077-1087 Natoma St

South of Market, SF 94103 3511048 6 units · 3 fl · 1907

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 South of Market — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 3.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the South of Market average of 3.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1077-1087 Natoma 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 1907
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
SLR
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 1907
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area4,740 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3511048
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Ryan Gilbert 100 Green St San Francisco CA 94111
Last sale
July 20, 2015

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

1079 Natoma St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1083 Natoma St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1087 Natoma St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1085 Natoma St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1077 Natoma St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1081 Natoma St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 1077-1087 Natoma Street in the South of Market neighborhood, built in 1907, has undergone significant improvements in recent years under the ownership of Natoma Ls Llc. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 (classified as Tier 3) at a cost of $60,000, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. The property has seen substantial apartment unit upgrades between 2015 and 2019, including kitchen and bathroom remodels in multiple units with associated electrical and plumbing improvements, new fixtures, appliances, and the addition of in-unit laundry facilities. The building's systems have received attention with electrical panel upgrades, code compliance improvements, and various maintenance work.

Recent maintenance and safety history shows a combination of routine inspections and prompt responses to issues. While there were some violations in 2003 related to fire safety equipment and egress access, these were all resolved by January 2004. More recent 311 calls (2024-2025) have primarily concerned external issues such as garbage, debris, and noise, which are typically associated with urban environments. The building has experienced several fire alarm activations and system malfunctions, though no significant fire incidents or civilian injuries have been recorded. Two past fire complaints in 2011 and 2012 regarding blocked exits and combustible materials were resolved with conditions corrected. A tenant buyout was executed at an adjacent address (1073 Natoma Street) in 2016 for $27,093.75.

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Risk rating

How 1077-1087 Natoma 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
41stpercentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 254 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
61%
No DBI
violation
39%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Building size

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 39%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1077-1087 Natoma St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2024
Fire Incident Aug 29 Serious
311 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
Injuries: 0 · Fatalities: 0
311 RequestMay 07
Human or animal waste

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