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70 Pond St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3564071 3 units · 2 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 70 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
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,438 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3564071
Ownership

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

Mailing address
801 Irwin Ct Hillsborough CA 94010
Last sale
October 26, 2004

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The 3-unit multi-family residential building at 70 Pond Street in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood, owned by Alberto M. and Marta Rodriguez, was constructed in 1900 as a two-story flats and duplex structure. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, including a complete remodeling project in 2004 valued at $130,000 that encompassed both the first and second floors with detailed interior renovations, electrical rewiring, and the installation of modern safety features such as smoke alarms. The building has received necessary infrastructure upgrades, including a sewer lateral replacement from the garage to the sidewalk with new cleanouts and traps in 2016, and a reroofing project completed in 2022 at a cost of $17,458.

Recent maintenance and safety issues have been limited, though there were two sewer-related incidents in late 2020 (a sewage backup on October 27 and a water leak on November 3) that were promptly resolved by the Public Utilities Commission. The property has experienced some street-level maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2021 and 2023 concerning sidewalk cleaning, loose garbage, and waste removal, though these are primarily related to street conditions rather than building-specific issues. A dust complaint was filed in May 2021 regarding construction-related debris, which was addressed by building management. The most recent street-related incident was a general cleaning request in April 2023, which was also resolved. The property appears to have been well-maintained overall, with no recorded violations or safety concerns directly related to the building structure or systems in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 70 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
44thpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 716 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
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

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
Moderate failure risk 29%
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

70 Pond St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jan 08
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine

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