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1582-1590 Folsom St

South of Market, SF 94103 3516018 14 units · 3 fl · 1916

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 South of Market — not a forecast
Above average
avg 3.3
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the South of Market average of 3.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1582-1590 Folsom 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 1916
2 or more units
14 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 1916
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
Units14
Floors3
Year built1916
Total area
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3516018
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Rosanne Christensen 313 Brown St Martinez CA 94553
Last sale

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1582 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1588 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1586 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1590 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1584 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The 14-unit multi-family residential building at 1582-1590 Folsom Street in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood was constructed in 1916 and is currently owned by Greater SF Land & Improvement. The property has undergone significant improvements in recent years, most notably a comprehensive fire safety upgrade in early 2023 that included a new fire alarm system, low-frequency horn/strobes, smoke detectors, and manual alarms, bringing the building into compliance with current fire safety codes. The building successfully completed its mandatory soft story retrofit (Tier 4) and other major improvements in 2016, including reroofing and various accessibility compliance modifications. Historical inspection records from 2003-2011 show periodic fire safety and maintenance issues, including concerns with fire escape ladders, handrails, and fire extinguishers, though all these violations were promptly addressed and abated.

The building's recent maintenance history has been marked by recurring fire safety system inspections and occasional violations, including multiple fire code violations in 2017 and 2024 related to alarm systems, sprinklers, and extinguishers. An intercom issue was reported and resolved in 2008, and there have been recent complaints regarding shudder doors on the 12th Street side of the building in 2024. The property has experienced multiple false fire alarms and system malfunctions, though these incidents have not resulted in any reported injuries. Recent 311 calls near the property (late 2024) have primarily related to street maintenance issues and urban cleanliness matters, rather than building-specific concerns. The building's fire safety systems have required ongoing attention, as evidenced by the 2023 and 2024 violations related to alarm systems and extinguishers, though these issues were generally addressed promptly.

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Risk rating

How 1582-1590 Folsom 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
14thpercentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 370 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
20%
No DBI
violation
80%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Number of units

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 80%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1582-1590 Folsom St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 18
Landscaping
backfill tree basin
311 RequestMay 25
Garbage and debris

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