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275 10Th St

South of Market, SF 94103 3518088 148 units · 5 fl · 2009

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. 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
Above average
avg 3.3
21
FewerMore

This building has 21 novs (7y), above the South of Market average of 3.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 275 10Th 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 2009
2 or more units
148 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
N/A
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 2009
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Units148
Floors5
Year built2009
Total area88,757 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3518088
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Eric Lara Cfo 165 8Th St Fl 3 San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
061120

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1368 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103
275 10th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1350 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The 5-story, 148-unit multi-family residential building at 275 10th Street, completed in 2009, has experienced significant recent issues primarily related to its fire safety systems. Between 2022 and 2023, the building underwent various fire safety improvements, including the installation of additional sprinklers, strobe systems, and life safety modifications, with the most recent being a sound levels verification in sleeping areas completed in November 2023. However, there have been persistent violations related to fire safety equipment maintenance and permit requirements, with the most recent violations in August and October 2024 regarding records/certificate and sleeping area requirements.

The building has faced several maintenance and habitability challenges over the past few years. Notable complaints include concerns about the ventilation system in September 2023, a significant pile of clutter in a unit reported in March 2023, a ceiling crack in a common area reported in February 2023, and multiple hot water issues, including one reported in November 2020 that took two weeks to resolve. The property has also experienced various infrastructure upgrades and repairs, including office remodeling work in 2021 that involved comprehensive improvements to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, as well as restroom facilities. Recent building violations and complaints have primarily focused on fire safety systems, maintenance issues, and periodic infrastructure problems, with most being resolved through correction notices or other enforcement actions.

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Risk rating

How 275 10Th 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
2th percentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 421 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
7%
No DBI
violation
93%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

Building size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 3.6%
Moderate concern 72.9%
Severe concern 23.5%
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

275 10Th St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Jul 27
Date last observed: 25-jul-26; floor: 4; unit: 407; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling insects/rodents; damaged walls; ; additional information: clutter garbage pests ;
Housing Inspection Services
DBI ComplaintJul 27
Date last observed: 25-jul-26; floor: 4; unit: 403; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling insects/rodents; damaged walls; ; additional information: feces urine garbage strong odor flies;

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