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440 Valencia St

Mission Dolores, SF 94103 3555062 59 units · 4 fl · 1994

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 Mission Dolores — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.9
14
FewerMore

This building has 14 novs (7y), above the Mission Dolores average of 2.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 440 Valencia 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 1994
2 or more units
59 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
VALEN
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 1994
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Units59
Floors4
Year built1994
Total area71,568 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusWelfare
Blocklot3555062
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Caritas Management Corp 1358 Valencia St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
December 26, 1991

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Initial analysis

The 440 Valencia Street building, a 4-story, 59-unit multi-family apartment constructed in 1994, has a documented history of maintenance and safety compliance issues, particularly in recent years. The property has experienced recurring elevator problems, with both a major failure in 2017 and more recent complaints in 2025 regarding malfunctioning doors. There have been multiple fire safety compliance violations in 2023 and 2024, including sleeping area requirement issues, alarm system maintenance problems, and hazardous materials concerns. The building's infrastructure has undergone several significant repairs, including a substantial reroofing project in 2015 costing $80,000, and historical issues with water damage, evidenced by multiple complaints from 2012-2013 about leaks and flooding affecting residential units.

Recent maintenance challenges include a boiler permit compliance issue in 2022 and multiple fire system violations in 2023-2024, though these appear to have been addressed promptly in most cases. The building has faced several interior and exterior maintenance challenges over the years, including dry rot repairs in 2014, weatherproofing issues, and various plumbing system updates. The property's history shows a pattern of addressing violations relatively promptly, with most being marked as abated or resolved, though some recent violations related to alarm systems and sleeping area requirements remain open. The building's location has also experienced typical urban issues as evidenced by recent 311 calls regarding garbage, debris, and pest concerns in early 2025.

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Risk rating

How 440 Valencia 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
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Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 799 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
10%
No DBI
violation
90%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Number of units

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

Building size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 90%
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

440 Valencia St event timeline

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2026
Fire Complaint Jul 22
Alarm Systems

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