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1326-1328 Natoma St

Inner Mission, SF 94103 3548062 2 units · 2 fl · 1906

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 Inner Mission
At or below average
avg 2.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1326-1328 Natoma 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 1906
2 or more units
2 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area2,568 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3548062
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mero Hector Benjamin
Mailing address
1326 Natoma St San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
062599

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1328 Natoma St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1326 Natoma St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1326-1328 Natoma St in the Inner Mission, owned by Hector Benjamin Mero, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1906. The property has experienced several significant incidents, most notably a fire in 2007 that resulted in extensive damage and required substantial repairs under permit #200810234889, which included window replacements, seismic retrofitting, plumbing and electrical upgrades, and sheetrock replacement, with an estimated cost of $150,000. The building underwent comprehensive renovations between 2008-2012, including electrical panel upgrades, plumbing system improvements, and the installation of new utilities.

The property has a history of permit compliance issues, with multiple violations documented between 2007-2010 regarding expired permits, unpermitted work, and unauthorized unit modifications, particularly concerning an alleged illegal basement unit. Several permits related to the 2008 reconstruction efforts expired without final inspections, leading to additional code enforcement actions. While most of these issues were ultimately resolved by 2012, they indicate a period of significant permitting and compliance challenges. More recently, there have been several street-related service requests (primarily involving human/animal waste) along with a few parking enforcement calls near the property between 2019-2023. The building's infrastructure improvements during the 2008-2012 period included reroofing work (completed in 2009 for $3,500), installation of a tankless water heater, and various plumbing and electrical upgrades, suggesting efforts to modernize and maintain the property following the 2007 fire incident.

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Risk rating

How 1326-1328 Natoma 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
76th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 571 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 73.0%
Moderate concern 10.9%
Severe concern 16.1%
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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1326-1328 Natoma St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Mar 30
Garbage and debris
mattress
311 RequestMar 15
Blocking driveway cite tow

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