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72-74 Fair Oaks St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94110 3618049A 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 72-74 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 1900
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 1900
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 built1900
Total area1,900 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3618049A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
74 Fair Oaks St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
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74 Fair Oaks St, San Francisco, CA 94110
72 Fair Oaks St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The duplex property at 72-74 Fair Oaks Street, located in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood, is a two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1900 and currently owned by the Marvin Edwards Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements in 2024, including comprehensive unit renovations with kitchen and bathroom updates in both units, installation of new shower and tub fixtures, electrical upgrades including new subpanels and rewiring in both units, and reroofing work, with total expenditures of approximately $126,430 for these improvements. The property's maintenance history shows regular attention to structural elements, with previous reroofing work documented in 1990 and a backyard retaining wall installation in 1994.

The building has maintained a generally good regulatory compliance record, with routine housing inspections in 2002, 2007, and 2011 showing no violations. Planning records indicate historical consideration for parking modifications in the Liberty Hill Historic District, specifically regarding a concrete parking pad for a garage in the rear yard, though the current status of these modifications is listed as closed- approved. Recent external issues recorded through 311 calls have been primarily related to street and sidewalk maintenance rather than building-specific concerns, including reports of a damaged tree (which was inspected and found to be fine), illegal postings, and historical utility service matters. The most recent building permit activity demonstrates significant investment in modernizing the property while maintaining its historical character, with no recorded building complaints or housing violations in over a decade.

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Risk rating

How 72-74 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
89thpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 141 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
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 11%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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72-74 Fair Oaks St event timeline

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2024
Building Permit Aug 02
Kitchen remodel in kind, no change of layout x2. bathroom remodel in kind no change of layout x2. one tub, one shower pan. add subpanel x2 - one in each unit. new wire in two units.
$60,000 · Complete
Plumbing PermitAug 02
Bathroom renovation x2. one shower pan one tub. kitchen renovation x2

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