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1 Fair Oaks St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94110 3618064 10 units · 2 fl · 1924

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
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 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 1 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 1924
2 or more units
10 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 1924
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
Units10
Floors2
Year built1924
Total area8,864 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3618064
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Alice Dudum, Trustee 150 San Benito Way San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
January 23, 1996

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Initial analysis

The 10-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 1 Fair Oaks Street, constructed in 1924, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges over recent years. Most recently, in 2023, unit 10 received kitchen and bathroom remodeling including new counters, fixtures, and electrical components, though there were subsequent complaints about possible unpermitted work and wiring issues. The building has seen substantial upgrade efforts, including a major window replacement project in 2021-2022 ($21,500) to install Pella wood windows in apartments 4, 5, and 6, and multiple unit renovations (2020-2023) involving kitchen and bathroom updates across several apartments with costs ranging from $35,000 to $60,000. The property has also prioritized safety and infrastructure improvements, such as a voluntary fire alarm upgrade in 2018 ($15,000) which included new equipment and low-frequency horns, and a significant electrical upgrade in 2004 converting to 200A service with 10 meters.

The building's maintenance record reveals some concerning patterns, particularly in 2018 when multiple violations were issued regarding fire safety, ventilation, and building maintenance issues, though these were eventually abated by January 2019. More recent complaints in 2023 highlighted plumbing issues, including drainage problems affecting multiple units. The property underwent various essential systems improvements, including two roof replacements (2018 and 2019) totaling $37,500, furnace replacement in 2011, and major plumbing work including house trap and waste line repairs. The building has experienced recurring issues with the garbage room's ventilation and flooding problems, particularly affecting the basement areas. While the property has addressed many of these issues through proper permitting and repairs, the frequency of renovation work and some recent complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's location has also experienced typical urban issues as evidenced by 311 calls, primarily relating to street maintenance, parking enforcement, and occasional encampment concerns in the vicinity.

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Risk rating

How 1 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
8thpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 1176 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.

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 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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1 Fair Oaks St event timeline

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