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1365-1369 Folsom St

South of Market, SF 94103 3519050 3 units · 3 fl · 1907

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in South of Market
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 1365-1369 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 1907
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area4,666 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3519050
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gardiner John K
Mailing address
477 Utah St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
071808

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1369 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1367 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1365 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The property at 1365-1369 Folsom Street is a three-story, three-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1907, currently owned by John K. Gardiner. The building underwent significant modifications in the mid-2000s, including the conversion of ground-floor commercial space from a dance studio to a bar (approved in 2006) with subsequent construction valued at $125,000, and the installation of comprehensive fire safety systems in 2008 costing $8,200. Major structural improvements were completed in 2007, including voluntary lateral upgrades and foundation replacement work valued at $45,000 in permits, though there was a brief violation in January 2007 regarding unauthorized foundation work that was quickly abated. The building has maintained active compliance with safety regulations, including the installation of a full fire detection alarm system with control panels, horn/strobes, smoke detectors, and pull stations in 2008.

Recent activity at the property has primarily consisted of municipal service requests in late 2024 and early 2025, including building inspections, garbage and debris issues, and several transportation-related complaints. The property has a history of fire safety and occupancy concerns during its bar operation period from 2006-2013, including complaints about smoking violations (2008-2013), an overcrowded assembly incident (2008), and combustible materials issues (2006), though all these complaints were ultimately found to have no merit. The building's residential units have generally been maintained without major reported issues since the extensive renovations and safety upgrades completed in the late 2000s. While there have been recent municipal service calls regarding various urban maintenance issues around the property, these are typical of the South of Market neighborhood and do not directly relate to building conditions.

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Risk rating

How 1365-1369 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
51th percentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 211 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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.

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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 40.9%
Moderate concern 19.0%
Severe concern 40.1%
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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1365-1369 Folsom St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Jul 13
Public health
environmental health request for service
311 RequestJun 28
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