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490 Hill St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3621084 6 units · 2 fl · 1960

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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
Above average
avg 1.4
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 490 Hill 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 1960
2 or more units
6 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 1960
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
Floors2
Year built1960
Total area4,742 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3621084
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1333 Jones St Unit 1001 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
August 11, 2022

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Initial analysis

The two-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building at 490 Hill Street, owned by Patrick Regan and built in 1960, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various challenges over the past few decades. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 (Tier 3), enhancing its seismic safety with wood shear wall infill. The property has seen substantial window improvements, including the replacement of 8 street-facing windows in 2017 with energy-efficient fiberglass Milgard windows, and previous upgrades in 2013 for Unit #4 using Simonton vinyl windows. The building's maintenance history shows attention to basic repairs, with a documented dry rot repair in 1998 and electrical upgrades completed in 2004.

The property has experienced periodic maintenance challenges, particularly regarding sanitation and safety compliance. In September 2016, there was a hoarding situation that required intervention, along with concerns about garbage and debris that were ultimately abated. Two previous fire safety issues were recorded in 2004 and 2010, relating to fire extinguisher maintenance and fireproofing, both of which were resolved. The building's infrastructure has shown recurring issues requiring attention, particularly regarding the sewer system, with multiple sewage backup incidents reported between 2012 and 2021, indicating an ongoing plumbing system needing monitoring. A 1999 complaint highlighted concerns about water damage affecting floors, window seals, wall casings, and roofing in the front units, though this appears to have been addressed over time. While the building has required various maintenance interventions over the years, recent improvements such as the soft-story retrofit and window upgrades suggest ongoing efforts to maintain and improve the property.

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Risk rating

How 490 Hill 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
25thpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 958 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
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood location

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Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 40%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

490 Hill St event timeline

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311 Request Aug 30
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glass

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