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4030 19Th St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3583019 15 units · 5 fl · 1964

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights
Above average
avg 1.3
12
FewerMore

This building has 12 novs (7y), above the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4030 19Th 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 1964
2 or more units
15 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 1964
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
Units15
Floors5
Year built1964
Total area15,753 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3583019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
268 Bush St # 1688 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
041519

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Initial analysis

The five-story, 15-unit apartment building at 4030 19th Street, built in 1964, has undergone significant renovations and maintenance work over the past several years, with particular attention to unit updates between 2020-2022. The property has seen a systematic upgrade of individual units, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, washer/dryer installations, and electrical panel upgrades, affecting units 7, 11, 12, 14, and 15, with costs ranging from $35,000 to $40,000 per unit. Major building-wide improvements include a voluntary fire alarm system upgrade in 2020 to install low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas, and recent work in January 2025 to repair balcony railings and address rusted components, along with plywood substrate replacement and facia board work at unit 15, valued at $22,606.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to critical systems, with regular boiler replacements (most recently in 2024 with tankless Rinnai units) and various plumbing and electrical upgrades. Historical issues included a serious elevator malfunction in 2004 where the police and fire departments were called multiple times, but this has not recurred in recent years. The property has experienced some recurring maintenance issues, such as a hot water outage in March 2023 and a front door security issue in 2020. There were notable water damage incidents in 2010-2011 affecting ceilings, and multiple fire safety inspections showing "Condition Corrected" statuses for alarm systems and extinguishers between 2017-2022. The building is classified as Tier 4 for soft-story compliance, with work completed and a Certificate of Final Completion issued. Recent attempts to convert storage spaces into ADUs were filed in 2020, though these applications had varying status outcomes.

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Risk rating

How 4030 19Th 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
2th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 1252 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
17%
No DBI
violation
83%
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 size

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

Number of units

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 12.0%
Moderate concern 78.6%
Severe concern 9.4%
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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The story over time

4030 19Th St event timeline

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2026
Plumbing Permit Mar 27
Work category: 8p; replacement of hydronic boiler. remove old boiler serial # c14 263119 from record
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