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847 14Th St

Duboce Triangle, SF 94114 3541075 3 units · 3 fl · 1915

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 Duboce Triangle — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Duboce Triangle average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 847 14Th 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 1915
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1915
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 built1915
Total area4,314 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3541075
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Po Box 176 Novato CA 94948
Last sale

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847 A 14th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
847 14th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 847 14th St in the Duboce Triangle is a three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1915, currently owned by Stephanie Lynn Spalding. The building has undergone several significant upgrades over the past two decades, with the most recent major improvement being the installation of a 2-ton single-stage furnace in 2019. Previous improvements include voluntary seismic bolting of perimeter walls in 2010 ($5,000), a gas fireplace installation in 2013, and electrical system upgrades in 2004 including panel replacement and circuit additions. The building experienced multiple fire safety violations in February 2002, which were promptly addressed by March 2002 and involved issues with combustible storage, fire proofing, and exterior door security.

The building's maintenance history shows regular inspections and some concerns about building integrity, particularly in 2016 when there were complaints about vinyl record storage. A hoarding-related fire complaint was investigated and resolved in February 2016. The property has undergone routine housing inspections in 2001, 2002, 2006, and 2016, suggesting ongoing compliance monitoring. Recent exterior maintenance issues have mainly involved parking enforcement matters, with multiple reports of blocked driveways and illegal parking in the vicinity between 2022 and 2024, though these are external to the building itself. Additionally, there have been several reports of illegal postings on or near the property in 2022-2023 which were resolved by city enforcement.

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Risk rating

How 847 14Th 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
48thpercentile

Out of 287 buildings in this neighborhood, 149 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
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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

Building age

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 33%
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

847 14Th St event timeline

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

2023
311 Request May 09
Blocking driveway cite tow
Custom Paint Job - Ford - 98387Z1

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