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1172-1176 Valencia St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3635013 5 units · 3 fl · 1906

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 Inner Mission — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.7
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.7.

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 1172-1176 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 1906
2 or more units
5 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 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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area5,815 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3635013
Ownership

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

Mailing address
4630 Geary Blvd San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
October 11, 1996

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1176 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1172 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 1172-1176 Valencia Street is a three-story, five-unit multi-family residential building with ground-floor commercial space, built in 1906 and currently owned by C Cournale & Co Inc. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and upgrade projects over the past decade, including electrical system improvements with new 200-amp service and multiple breaker panels installed in 2011-2012, a furnace replacement in 2013, and various facade work in 2017 involving terazzo treads and landing repairs. However, the building has experienced recurring maintenance and safety issues, particularly in recent years. Of particular concern is a cluster of problems documented in 2024, including complaints about plumbing installation without permits, sewage leaks, deteriorated electrical equipment, and window issues. Two fire code violations were issued in 2024, one involving sleeping area requirements and another regarding multiple fire code violations. The building has a history of electrical problems, with multiple fire department responses to alarm activation and a carbon monoxide incident, though fortunately without any reported injuries. A series of building violations from 2004 were addressed by August of that year, including issues with gates, window panes, weather proofing, and sanitation. Recent 311 calls from 2023-2024 have reported various issues including graffiti, waste, and sidewalk conditions, with some matters still open as of late 2024. The property's maintenance history shows regular upkeep activities such as reroofing work in both 1991 and 2017, concrete floor replacement in 2015, and painting, indicating ongoing efforts to maintain the building's infrastructure despite persistent systems and safety challenges.

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Risk rating

How 1172-1176 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
13thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 2071 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
33%
No DBI
violation
67%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

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12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 67%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1172-1176 Valencia St event timeline

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2024
DBI Complaint Apr 15
Date last observed: 12-apr-24; time last observed: 8am; floor: 2; unit: 1174; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling plumbing installation without permit; work w/o permit; leaking ceiling; deteriorated electrical equipment; ; additional information: various problems steming from sewage leak;
Housing Inspection Services
Building Violation (NOV)Mar 29
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