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19-23 Woodward St

Inner Mission, SF 94103 3532065A 3 units · 3 fl · 1907

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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 19-23 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 1907
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 1907
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
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area4,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3532065A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
23 Woodward St San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
October 15, 2008

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19 Woodward St, San Francisco, CA 94103
23 Woodward St, San Francisco, CA 94103
21 Woodward St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The three-story, three-unit TIC building at 19-23 Woodward Street in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood was constructed in 1907 and is currently owned by Sebastian Predescu. The building has undergone several significant infrastructure upgrades over the past decade, with the most critical being a comprehensive fire safety improvement project in 2013-2015 that included the installation of a new fire sprinkler system protecting egress paths and associated water service modifications, completed at a cost of $6,500. The building's water infrastructure was further upgraded in 2015 with the installation of a new combination water meter and service system valued at $2,500. A concerning violation was recorded in 2012 regarding the unreinforced common foundation, which had reportedly developed cracks, gaps, and voids that compromised structural integrity, though this violation was marked as abated in 2014. The building's electrical system received attention in 2016 with the completion of sprinkler system hookups, following earlier upgrades in 2004-2005 that included kitchen and bathroom renovations and main service upgrades.

Recent municipal interactions have primarily involved street-level issues, including general cleaning needs and parking violations, with the most recent concerns being addressed in 2022. There was one documented fire-related incident involving smoke or odor removal, though no civilian injuries were reported. The property has maintained active compliance with building codes since the resolution of its 2012 foundation issue, with no active violations as of the latest review. Regular safety inspections have been conducted, with records showing attention to both building systems and residential unit maintenance. The building's recent permit history indicates a focus on maintaining and upgrading essential systems, particularly fire safety, while older permits from 2004-2015 reflect significant improvements to individual unit amenities and building infrastructure.

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Risk rating

How 19-23 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
44thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1333 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
61%
No DBI
violation
39%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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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
Moderate failure risk 39%
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

19-23 Woodward St event timeline

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2026
Building Permit Jun 11
Repairs to exterior stairway at rear - less than 50% repair. replace loose rail post. replace 2 dry splitting stair railings. replace several old landing rails. replace section of 1 stair tread.
$250 · Complete
DBI ComplaintApr 06
Date last observed: 06-mar-26; time last observed: 16:01:39; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling structural problems; ; additional information: code violation sb721. a stairway of unit 21 to third floor has failed inspection requiring emergency repairs. a stairway of ground floor to unit 21 has failed inspection requiring non-emergency repairs. property owner/manager contact information: darin eriksen (owner) | 4156376173 | [email protected].;

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