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50-52 Fair Oaks St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94110 3618045 2 units · 2 fl · 1906

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low 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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 50-52 Fair Oaks 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 1906
2 or more units
2 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 1906
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area2,248 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3618045
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Ben Cook, Trustee 1350 Natoma St Apt 5 San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
April 28, 2016

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50 Fair Oaks St, San Francisco, CA 94110
52 Fair Oaks St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 50-52 Fair Oaks Street is a two-unit residential building located in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood, constructed in 1906 and currently owned by the Ben Cook Living Trust. The building underwent significant renovations in 2017-2022, including a major horizontal and vertical addition that added approximately 644 square feet and two and a half bathrooms to the upper unit, along with new foundation work. During this period, a new garage was constructed, replacing an existing structure, and various modern updates were implemented including solar panel installation, new plumbing systems, and radiant heating. The electrical infrastructure was significantly upgraded with a new 400-amp service in early 2023.

Recently, there has been an active building complaint (filed March 2024) regarding unauthorized modifications beyond the scope of the original construction permits, specifically concerning a roof deck at the front south-facing windows. The property has also experienced some infrastructure issues, with multiple sewer-related service requests recorded in late 2023, though these were resolved. Recent plumbing work has included the installation of shower pans in both units and the addition of gas fireplaces. The building's amenities were further enhanced in 2022-2023 with the installation of solar panels and associated electrical improvements, indicating an effort to incorporate modern sustainable features. While historical permits show comprehensive renovations and system upgrades, prospective tenants should be aware of the ongoing building complaint regarding unauthorized modifications.

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Risk rating

How 50-52 Fair Oaks 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
71stpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 371 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
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 17%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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50-52 Fair Oaks St event timeline

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2025
Electrical Permit Apr 23
Permit to correct address on residential pv permit e20220520349 which lists the installation address as 50 fair oaks. pv system is actually installed on the meter for the unit with address 52 fair oaks.
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