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14 Cumberland St

Mission Dolores, SF 94110 3598046A 5 units · 2 fl · 1914

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 Mission Dolores — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Mission Dolores average of 2.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 14 Cumberland 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 1914
2 or more units
5 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 1914
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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1914
Total area3,700 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3598046A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Newmark Cornish & Carey 1 Bush St Fl 15 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
January 13, 2017

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

The two-story, five-unit multi-family residential building at 14 Cumberland Street in Mission Dolores, owned by Bb 14 Cumberland LLC, has a mixed record spanning several decades. The building, constructed in 1914, experienced a significant incident in May 1997 when a wooden balcony off the living room window of unit #4 collapsed, resulting in an occupant falling three stories, and there were concerns about wood rot and rusty nails in the back staircase. A reroofing project was undertaken in 2015 at a cost of $11,240, and in 2018, a new Payne furnace was installed. The building has undergone regular housing inspections in 2001, 2006, and 2011, with no violations found in the most recent inspection.

In terms of recent activity, there has been a notable pattern of parking enforcement issues near the property, with multiple citations issued between October 2024 and January 2025 for sidewalk parking and driveway blocking. There was also a minor electrical wiring/equipment incident recorded in the fire incidents database, though no civilian injuries were reported. The most recent building-related work appears to be the 2018 furnace installation, and no structural or safety violations have been recorded in recent years, suggesting improved maintenance practices since the 1997 balcony incident.

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Risk rating

How 14 Cumberland 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
35thpercentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 519 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
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
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 location

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Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 41%
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

14 Cumberland St event timeline

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2025
311 Request May 25
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement

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