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1470-1472 15Th St

Inner Mission, SF 94103 3549025 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

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 1470-1472 15Th 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
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
UMU
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 built1907
Total area2,880 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3549025
Ownership

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

Owner name
Shin Richard
Mailing address
1 Hughes Center Dr #301 Las Vegas NV 89169
Last sale
050517

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1470 15th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1472 15th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 1470-1472 15th Street in the Inner Mission, owned by Richard Shin, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1907 that has undergone significant recent renovations and faced multiple maintenance challenges. Most notably, a major renovation is currently underway as of February 2023, involving extensive interior work valued at $35,000, including the removal of old plaster walls, installation of new kitchen cabinets, drywall, insulation, and replacement of doors and trim. This renovation is accompanied by comprehensive plumbing and electrical upgrades, including the installation of new bathroom fixtures, kitchen appliances, and an electrical service upgrade from 100 to 200 amps for both units plus common areas.

The building has a documented history of maintenance issues, particularly during 2017-2018, including multiple housing code violations related to damaged walls, ceilings, plumbing, and various interior surfaces. Notable concerns during this period included reports of raw sewage in the backyard area, water heater issues, and plumbing problems. These violations were ultimately abated by December 2018. The property has also experienced several infrastructure improvements in recent years, including roof repairs, stair repairs, and kitchen improvements. The most recent tenant buyout activity occurred in July 2020, with three tenants receiving $50,000 in relocation assistance. Current 311 calls from 2023-2024 primarily relate to sidewalk maintenance and street cleaning, though these are external to the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 1470-1472 15Th 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
97th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 71 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 73.3%
Moderate concern 11.9%
Severe concern 14.8%
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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1470-1472 15Th St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Dec 17
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
DBI ComplaintNov 03
This location is currently undergoing a significant renovation. i live next door, and effectively share a wall with the site. they gave no notification to the neighbors that there would be a project happening, and when i called the construction company, they gave me no legitimate timeline for how long the noise would continue. it has already been three weeks. they keep no consistent hours, sometimes they start as early as 8am, sometimes they work well past 5pm. there is noise every day including saturdays. the noise is most often construction noise: hammering, drilling, loud power tools. today they decided to play loud music for hours, with every door of the building open so you can hear the music all the way down the street. i understand they have a right to do a project, but it feels to me that they have no respect for the people living here, and the disruption to our lives. i work from home and it regularly interrupts my ability to take calls or focus. (311 sr 101002897474)

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