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513 Capp St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3610055 15 units · 3 fl · 1972

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 Inner Mission
Above average
avg 2.6
14
FewerMore

This building has 14 novs (7y), above the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 513 Capp 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 1972
2 or more units
15 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units15
Floors3
Year built1972
Total area12,990 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3610055
Ownership

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

Owner name
Jesse & Anne K Montalvo Rev
Mailing address
Montalvo Jesse, Ttee 385 Cedar St San Carlos CA 94070
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The three-story, 15-unit multi-family residential building at 513 Capp Street in San Francisco's Inner Mission, owned by Jesse & Anne K Montalvo Rev, has undergone several significant safety and maintenance upgrades since its construction in 1972. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2015-2018 at a cost of $130,000, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Recent building violations from October 2023, which have since been abated, included multiple fire safety issues such as combustible storage, fire escape maintenance, and smoke/carbon monoxide detector compliance. The building's fire safety history shows recurring concerns, with recent violations in 2024 regarding fire extinguishers and alarm systems, though previous systems upgrades were completed in 2006. Earlier maintenance work includes reroofing projects in 1993 and 2007,, and a fire alarm system upgrade in 2006. The property has experienced various building issues over the years, including a water leakage problem in 2007 that damaged bedroom carpeting, and multiple fire safety violations in 2005 related to fire doors, escape ladders, and alarm systems, all of which were subsequently resolved.

The building's maintenance record shows attention to critical systems, though with some recurring deficiencies in fire safety equipment and compliance. The property has undergone regular inspections and major safety improvements, including the installation of a new fire alarm system in 2006 and the completion of the soft-story retrofit program. Recent violations indicate ongoing monitoring and enforcement of building safety standards, with most issues being promptly addressed and abated. The building's history reveals periodic maintenance challenges, particularly related to water damage and fire safety systems, though these issues have generally been resolved through appropriate corrective actions. External to the building, there have been multiple reports of parking violations and blockage issues on the street, though these are not directly related to the building's condition or safety systems.

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Risk rating

How 513 Capp 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
7th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 2213 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
21%
No DBI
violation
79%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 13.6%
Moderate concern 57.4%
Severe concern 28.9%
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

513 Capp St event timeline

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

2026
Building Violation (NOV) Jun 11 Serious
Building violation
This notice includes violations of the san francisco housing code. unless noted otherwise, all violations were observed on the date of insp…
Building Violation (NOV)Jun 11
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