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27 Pond St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3564062 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 27 Pond 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 1900
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 1900
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,232 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3564062
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Josh Bottfeld Trustee 1242 Lincoln Ave San Diego CA 92103
Last sale
January 15, 1997

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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story residential building at 27 Pond Street in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood, owned by the Josh Bottfeld Trust, has a substantial history of structural improvements and maintenance since its construction in 1900. Significant historical renovations include a horizontal addition completed in 1997, installation of new tie beams and posts in 1999-2000, and basement improvements with plywood installation in 2017 costing approximately $16,260. Earlier maintenance work included reroofing in 1992, though there was one building complaint filed in 2000 regarding unpermitted basement work that was abated within days. The building has undergone several sidewalk and street space improvements, with the most recent street space permit issued in 2020.

The immediate vicinity of the building has experienced numerous encampment-related incidents in recent years, particularly notable between late 2023 and 2024, with multiple resolved cases involving encampment cleanups that achieved varying degrees of clearance (in one instance, achieving 4 feet of clearance). Other recent neighborhood issues include reports of garbage and debris (including abandoned furniture) in September 2024. While these external community issues have been consistently addressed and resolved by city agencies, they represent a significant number of recent incidents in the area's immediate surroundings, particularly related to homelessness and urban cleanliness challenges.

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Risk rating

How 27 Pond 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
81stpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 243 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
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 14%
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

27 Pond St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Sep 11
Homelessness and supportive housing
housing homeless complaint

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