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53 Woodward St

Inner Mission, SF 94103 3532061 3 units · 2 fl · 1968

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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 53 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 1968
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1968
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1968
Total area2,066 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3532061
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Carlos R Cajilig Jr & Zenai 96 Entrada Ct San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
March 26, 1992

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Initial analysis

The 2-story, 3-unit multi-family residential building at 53 Woodward Street in the Inner Mission, currently owned by the Cajilig Family Trust, has undergone several significant events since its construction in 1968. Of particular note was a fire incident in 2017 that caused substantial damage to the ground floor garage, necessitating a $29,000 repair project that included electrical and plumbing work, window replacement, and new electrical panels. The building has since received regular maintenance and upgrades, including electrical rewiring of the garage, electrical room, and laundry room in 2019, installation of new composite siding in July 2024, and various compliance-related improvements.

The property has a documented history of building maintenance and compliance issues, particularly in 2003-2004 when multiple violations were recorded, including problems with heating units, smoke detectors, paint conditions, and unauthorized modifications in unit #3. All of these violations appear to have been abated by January 2004. Subsequent inspections in 2008 and 2011 were conducted, with the latter being a health and safety inspection. Parking-related issues around the property have been common, with multiple citations issued between 2022 and 2024 for various violations including driveway blocking and sidewalk parking. Recent maintenance of the property seems to be more proactive, with the most recent siding installation and prompt responses to various service requests, including street cleaning and garbage removal in 2024.

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Risk rating

How 53 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
70thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 714 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
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Neighborhood location

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12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 24%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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53 Woodward St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 16
Homelessness and supportive housing
housing homeless request for service
311 RequestApr 14
Garbage and debris

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