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85 14Th St

Inner Mission, SF 94103 3550008 6 units · 3 fl · 1914

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Mission — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.7
11
FewerMore

This building has 11 novs (7y), above the Inner Mission average of 2.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 85 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 1914
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
M1
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 1914
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1914
Total area4,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3550008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Dick & Jesamine Mak, Ttees 1718 16Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
February 22, 1989

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Initial analysis

The 85 14th Street property is a three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1914 and currently owned by the Mak Family Trust. The building has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years, most notably a recurrent problem with basement sewage backups, with multiple complaints filed between 2018 and 2022, including incidents in November 2021 that involved flooding of raw sewage. The building is currently listed as non-compliant with San Francisco's soft-story retrofit requirements (Tier 4), with the most recent permit issued in July 2023 for work previously approved in 2019 to address this critical structural issue.

The property has a documented history of fire safety concerns, with multiple fire alarm system issues and extinguisher violations recorded between 2018 and 2024. A particularly concerning series of complaints in August 2018 involved multiple fire safety violations including blocked exits, combustible materials, and problems with various safety systems such as sprinklers and electrical. More recent fire-related incidents have primarily involved alarm system activations without actual fires. The building has also faced various maintenance challenges, including stairway repairs in 2017 and exterior siding repairs in 2012, though many of these issues appear to have been resolved. While there have been numerous complaints and violations, it's worth noting that many were addressed and marked as "not active," suggesting building management has taken steps to remedy these issues, though some critical safety compliance matters remain outstanding.

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Risk rating

How 85 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
3rdpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 2309 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
16%
No DBI
violation
84%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 84%
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

85 14Th St event timeline

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2025
Building Permit Oct 28
Recommencement and completion of work approved under pa#201903185522
$40,000 · Complete

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