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485 Liberty St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3604030A 2 units · 2 fl · 1941

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights
At or below average
avg 1.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 485 Liberty 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 1941
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1941
Total area3,382 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3604030A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Rindfuss-Miller 2019 Lvg Tr
Mailing address
Miller William & Rindfuss W 485 Liberty St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
120418

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485 Liberty St, San Francisco, CA 94114
2 Rayburn St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 485 Liberty Street, located in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood, is a 1941 two-story flats/duplex structure currently owned by the Rindfuss-Miller 2019 Living Trust. The property has undergone significant renovation and maintenance work over the past five years, with the most recent work completed in September 2024 involving repairs to dry rot and stucco on the south exterior wall. Between 2018-2019, the building underwent substantial improvements including foundation reinforcement, soft-story garage door improvements, and multiple window replacements. The electrical system was upgraded to 200amp service during a comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodel in 2018, which included furnace and ductwork replacement.

The building has experienced some maintenance and safety issues, most notably in April 2018 when complaints were filed regarding unsafe paint scraping work being conducted without protective netting. There have been several plumbing and sewer-related incidents reported through 311 calls in 2022, including water leaks and a damaged sewer vent cover, though these appear to have been resolved. The property has maintained an active maintenance schedule, with regular updates to windows, heating systems, and structural elements, demonstrating ongoing upkeep by the current ownership. While there have been multiple 311 calls in recent years, most relate to street and sidewalk conditions rather than building-specific issues. A significant tenant buyout was recorded in April 2018 for $50,000.

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Risk rating

How 485 Liberty 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
90th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 128 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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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 severity forecast
No violation 86.1%
Moderate concern 9.4%
Severe concern 4.5%
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

485 Liberty St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2025
Building Permit Sep 22
Repair two window frames to prevent dryrot, visible from street.
$5,000 · Complete
Planning RecordSep 22
Approved - Repair two window frames to prevent dryrot, visible from street.

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