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1900-1902 Folsom St

Inner Mission, SF 94103 3552001 4 units · 3 fl · 1906

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Mission
At or below average
avg 2.6
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1900-1902 Folsom 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
4 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 1906
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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3552001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
123 Second St Sausalito CA 94965
Last sale
041801

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1902 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1900 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The three-story building at 1900-1902 Folsom Street in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood, owned by West East Holdings LLC, has experienced significant commercial vacancy issues over the past several years. Built in 1906, this four-unit property has been the subject of two recent Notices of Violation regarding vacant commercial storefronts, filed in March and April 2023, though these are no longer active. A current active complaint from July 2026 about a vacant storefront remains open, following a pattern of similar issues that have required multiple interventions from the Code Enforcement Section.

The property has generated numerous 311 service requests in 2025-2026, with a total of eight reports focusing primarily on garbage and debris, including multiple incidents involving loose garbage, electronics, and a mattress. There were also reports of human waste or urine and a homelessness-related service request in May 2026. The building's recent history shows a concerning pattern of commercial vacancy and accompanying sanitation challenges, though some earlier resolutions are noted, such as a complaint from March 2023 that was abated by May 2025. The property has maintained regularity in generating 311 service requests, with five such calls in 2025-2026 alone, suggesting ongoing maintenance and sanitation challenges in the vicinity of the building.

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Risk rating

How 1900-1902 Folsom 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
15th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 2023 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
35%
No DBI
violation
65%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Number of units

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

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 30.5%
Moderate concern 57.3%
Severe concern 12.2%
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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The story over time

1900-1902 Folsom St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jul 28
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
DBI ComplaintJul 16
Vacant storefront

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