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1450-1490 15Th St

Inner Mission, SF 94103 3549064 23 units · 935 fl · 2017

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

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 1450-1490 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 2017
2 or more units
23 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
UMU
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 2017
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Likely exempt from AB 1482. Housing with a certificate of occupancy issued within the previous 15 years is exempt from the state rent cap and just-cause rules.

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
Units23
Floors935
Year built2017
Total area6,088 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3549064
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
3520 20th St Apt 5 San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
121918

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88 Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1450 15th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1490 15th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The 1450-1490 15th Street property is a five-story, 23-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 2017, following the demolition of a vacant industrial structure in 2015. The building was equipped with modern safety features during construction, including a comprehensive fire alarm system, complete fire sprinkler system, radiant heating, and an 800-amp electrical service. Multiple building permits were issued during construction, with recent activity including street space permits in 2017 and car lift wiring installation.

Recent developments at the property have included several 311 calls regarding street cleaning and garbage concerns in late 2024, with the most recent incident reported in December 2024. The building experienced some disturbances during construction in 2015-2017, including complaints about early morning construction noise and safety concerns during demolition work, though most issues were promptly addressed. In February 2024, the property underwent a series of fire safety inspections, with most violations found to have "No Merit," though one street numbering violation was issued. The building's history includes past issues with the Vacant or Abandoned Building Ordinance in 2010-2011, which were resolved by 2012. All construction-related violations and complaints were addressed during the building's construction period, and subsequent inspections have generally shown compliance with safety regulations.

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Risk rating

How 1450-1490 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
5th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 2261 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
18%
No DBI
violation
82%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 22.4%
Moderate concern 22.1%
Severe concern 55.5%
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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1450-1490 15Th St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 10
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311 RequestMay 05
311 service request

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