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39-41 Albion St

Mission Dolores, SF 94103 3555053 6 units · 3 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 Mission Dolores
Above average
avg 2.9
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Mission Dolores average of 2.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 39-41 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 1907
2 or more units
6 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.

Building characteristics
Units6
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area5,025 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3555053
Ownership

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

Owner name
39-41 Albion St Llc
Mailing address
Michae3l Z Castleman 568 Alvarado St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
111612

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39 Albion St, San Francisco, CA 94103
41 Albion St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

39-41 Albion Street is a 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1907, currently owned by 39-41 Albion St LLC. The building has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, most notably completing mandatory soft-story seismic retrofits in 2016 with a $45,000 wood frame structural upgrade, and a substantial electrical system upgrade in 2015 that included replacing the 90-amp service with a 200-amp system and updating grounding requirements. A plumbing issue was recently reported in February 2024 involving drain line repairs in the building's lightwell, and there have been recurring exterior water and drainage issues documented over the years, including a 2010 complaint about a broken shower pipe affecting neighboring properties.

The building has a history of safety-related violations and complaints that have been addressed over time. In 2003-2004, multiple violations were documented including concerns about egress obstruction, security issues with entry doors, handrail repairs, and fire safety matters, all of which were subsequently abated. More recent complaints include a 2010 routine inspection follow-up and a 2022 complaint regarding common areas. The property has experienced various maintenance and safety incidents over the years, including kitchen fires, water leaks, and three street space permits issued in 2011. While there was one fire violation recorded in 2007 regarding an unapproved spraying area, the building's fire safety systems have been generally maintained as evidenced by closed violations. The most recent routine inspection from 2022 showed compliance issues requiring attention, which were addressed by December 2022. Recent 311 calls from January 2025 primarily concerned street cleaning issues rather than building-specific problems.

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Risk rating

How 39-41 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

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
61th percentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 312 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
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)

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 39.0%
Moderate concern 22.0%
Severe concern 39.1%
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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39-41 Albion St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 29
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestMay 15
Garbage and debris

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