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49-51 Albion St

Mission Dolores, SF 94103 3555051 4 units · 3 fl · 1908

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Mission Dolores — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Mission Dolores average of 2.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 49-51 Albion 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 1908
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 1908
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 built1908
Total area5,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3555051
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Matthew M Pigman/emily S Pi 110 Harvard Ave Half Moon Bay CA 94019
Last sale
January 30, 2002

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51 Albion St, San Francisco, CA 94103
49 A Albion St, San Francisco, CA 94103
49 Albion St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 49-51 Albion Street in Mission Dolores, owned by the Pigman Family Trust, was constructed in 1908 and has undergone several significant renovations and faced various maintenance issues over the years. The most recent major work was completed in 2015, including a comprehensive 2013-2014 plumbing and electrical upgrade project valued at $160,000, which involved remodeling kitchens, bathrooms, and installing new plumbing fixtures throughout the building. The property has experienced multiple code violations and complaints, most notably in 2017 when issues regarding smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers were identified and subsequently abated. Earlier concerns included a 2014 plumbing issue involving flood damage, and a 2012 complaint about exposed wiring, lack of heat, and plumbing problems. Historical improvements include a hydronic heat system installation in 2009 and various plumbing upgrades, though some permits from this period expired without completion notices.

The building's maintenance history shows consistent attention to upgrading systems, with electrical rewiring and safety improvements being addressed regularly. There have been several tenant buyout incidents recorded in November 2020, affecting eight tenants at both 49 and 51 Albion Street, each receiving $13,340. Recent 311 calls from 2022-2024 indicate typical urban maintenance issues such as sidewalk cleaning needs and waste management concerns, but there have been no major complaints or violations reported in the past six years. The property has undergone routine housing inspections, and while there were some serious violations noted in 2003 regarding lead paint hazards and general maintenance issues, these were addressed in subsequent years. Two fire complaints from 2005 and 2013 were resolved with conditions corrected, suggesting appropriate response to safety concerns.

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Risk rating

How 49-51 Albion 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
34thpercentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 527 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
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
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

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 41%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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49-51 Albion St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 23
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestMay 22
Homelessness and supportive housing

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