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40 Woodward St

Inner Mission, SF None 3532048 3 units · 4 fl · 2018

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low 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 Inner Mission — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 40 Woodward 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 2018
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 2018
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Likely exempt from AB 1482. Housing with a certificate of occupancy issued within the previous 15 years is exempt from the state rent cap and just-cause rules.

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
Units3
Floors4
Year built2018
Total area4,673 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3532048
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1875 Mission St Apt 103 San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
March 02, 2016

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Initial analysis

The property at 40 Woodward Street in San Francisco's Inner Mission is a single-story multi-family residential building, constructed in 1963, and currently owned by Harbour View LLC. The building underwent significant safety improvements in 2017-2018, with the installation of a comprehensive new fire sprinkler system throughout the building (costing $65,000) and a modern fire alarm system with control panel, smoke detectors, pull stations, and notification appliances (costing $6,500). These safety upgrades were part of a broader construction project that included the demolition of a garage and the proposed construction of a new 4-story, 3-unit residential condominium, valued at $1.1 million, though it's worth noting that the actual building units were listed as 0 in the current records.

The building's permit history shows several street space permits issued between 2017-2018, with minimal associated costs, indicating work that likely did not significantly impact resident experience. A complaint was filed in 2018 regarding address installation between 40, 42, and 44 Woodward Street, though this complaint is listed as "Not Active." An older complaint from 1994 regarding illegal units was promptly addressed within a week, and there are no other active complaints on record. The most recent permits show ongoing attention to maintaining the building's infrastructure, with street space permits continuing to be issued through 2018.

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Risk rating

How 40 Woodward 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
78thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 524 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
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
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 floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 20%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

40 Woodward St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 20
Garbage and debris
transit shelter platform
311 RequestJun 10
Parking on sidewalk

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