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1014-1024 Valencia St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94110 3617003 6 units · 3 fl · 1909

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.4
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.4.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1014-1024 Valencia 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 1909
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
VALEN
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 1909
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1909
Total area10,668 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3617003
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Po Fong Liang, Trustee 44 Madrone Ave San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
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1014 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1022 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1016 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1024 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1018 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1020 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The three-story mixed-use building at 1014-1024 Valencia Street, constructed in 1909, contains 6 residential units and ground-floor commercial spaces, currently owned by Peter H T Liang Bypass Trust. The property has undergone significant recent improvements, including ongoing work as of 2024 for new automatic fire suppression systems, tenant improvements, and bathroom renovations. A substantial voluntary soft-story upgrade was completed in 2019, along with various commercial space improvements including ADA compliance upgrades, window replacement, and mechanical system installations between 2013-2021. The building's electrical infrastructure was notably upgraded to 400 amps in 2015, supporting both residential and commercial needs.

Historical records show several concerning habitability issues between 2013-2014, including reports of pest infestations, plumbing problems, and inadequate heating systems, though these violations have long since been resolved. The commercial spaces have experienced multiple periods of vacancy over the years (most recently in 2023), which sometimes resulted in the need for various permits and improvements to maintain compliance with building codes. Recent maintenance issues have primarily involved external matters such as graffiti, sidewalk conditions, and waste management, which have been addressed through 311 calls and Public Works responses. The building's current permit activity suggests ongoing efforts to maintain and upgrade both residential and commercial spaces, with particular attention to safety systems and accessibility improvements.

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Risk rating

How 1014-1024 Valencia 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
7thpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 1189 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
38%
No DBI
violation
62%
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 risk forecast
High failure risk 62%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1014-1024 Valencia St event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint Mar 30
Date last observed: 28-mar-26; exact location: main bldg; building type: commercial/business vacant structure; ; additional information: vacant storefront, formerly silver sprocket comics stoee;
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