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390 Liberty St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3605051A 14 units · 3 fl · 1929

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 390 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 1929
2 or more units
14 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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 1929
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
Units14
Floors3
Year built1929
Total area12,548 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3605051A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
268 Bush St # 1688 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
032921

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Initial analysis

The 14-unit, 3-story apartment building at 390 Liberty Street, constructed in 1929 and owned by 390 Liberty A2 LP, has undergone significant recent renovations and improvements. Between 2018 and 2023, the property completed numerous unit renovations, including kitchen relocations, bathroom rehabilitations, and washer/dryer installations in multiple units (1, 2, 4, 6, 12, and 15), with associated electrical and plumbing upgrades. A major water main replacement was completed in February 2023, and the building successfully completed its mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2023 after resolving inspection issues related to a roof collapse incident during earlier retrofit work in 2019. The building experienced several notable safety and compliance events, including a lead paint violation and weatherproofing problems in 2016-2017 that were subsequently addressed, and multiple fire safety system violations in 2018-2019 that were corrected. Historical records show past concerns with fire escape maintenance and emergency lighting from 2007, which were resolved.

Recent activity at the property has included multiple 311 calls regarding the immediate vicinity, primarily related to garbage and debris in 2024, though these do not directly reflect building conditions. There are current plans under review for the possible demolition of ground floor spaces and addition of three ADU units. Tenant buyout records indicate two buyouts occurred in 2016 (totaling $52,500) and one in 2017 ($2,500), though specific unit information is not provided. The building's maintenance history shows regular updates to individual units and building systems, including a significant 2019 fire alarm system upgrade to meet current codes with the addition of wireless sounders in sleeping areas.

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Risk rating

How 390 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
16th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 1074 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
51%
No DBI
violation
49%
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.

Building size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 25.2%
Moderate concern 67.3%
Severe concern 7.5%
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

390 Liberty St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jul 02
Garbage and debris
event parade mess
311 RequestMay 21
Blocked sidewalk

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