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1468 Folsom St

South of Market, SF 94103 3517014 12 units · 3 fl · 1908

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in South of Market
At or below average
avg 3.3
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the South of Market average of 3.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1468 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 1908
2 or more units
12 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.

Building characteristics
Units12
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area10,035 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3517014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Bay Community Housing Lp
Mailing address
3 Pisa Court South San Francisco CA 94080
Last sale
110409

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit apartment building at 1468 Folsom Street, constructed in 1908, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges over its history. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 at a cost of $113,000, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements. Recent years have seen a pattern of fire safety violations, with the most recent incident in January 2024 concerning operating without a permit, and earlier violations for blocked exits and multiple fire code violations in 2019. The building has experienced periodic water-related issues, including water intrusion complaints in 2017 and multiple plumbing problems documented between 2000 and 2005.

The property has received various updates and repairs over the years, including window replacement in 2006 with dual-glazed vinyl windows, mold remediation work in multiple units, and exterior maintenance improvements. Building safety concerns have been addressed through mandatory compliance measures, such as stair tread replacement in 2011 and various fire system maintenance requirements. The building's maintenance record shows regular attention to structural and safety issues, though some recent concerns have emerged regarding building permits and fire safety compliance. Current 2024-2025 records indicate ongoing external maintenance challenges, with multiple reports of debris, graffiti, and street cleaning issues in the vicinity of the building, though these are primarily external concerns not directly related to building habitability.

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Risk rating

How 1468 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

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
19th percentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 348 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
26%
No DBI
violation
74%
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.

Building size

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

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 11.4%
Moderate concern 68.1%
Severe concern 20.5%
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

1468 Folsom St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Mar 05
2nd floor is leaking into her living room, kitchen and into backyard
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