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1185-1187 Valencia St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3636026 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 Inner Mission — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1185-1187 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 1900
2 or more units
2 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 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 area2,639 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3636026
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Robinson Brendan & O'donnel 92 Clairview Ct San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
February 17, 1994

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1185 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1187 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1185-1187 Valencia Street in the Inner Mission, a 2-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900, has undergone several significant renovations and faced some recent maintenance challenges. The most substantial modification occurred in 2004 when the building was raised approximately 22 inches to accommodate a new two-car garage and additional living space, costing $110,000. In 2006, substantial interior work was completed, including repairs to water-damaged kitchens and bathrooms in both units, electrical system upgrades including rewiring of multiple rooms and installation of a new service panel, and the addition of a garage door opener. More recently, in November 2023, there was a complaint filed regarding unauthorized electrical work involving line voltage installation for a split unit, and there is currently an open issue from December 2023 concerning a tree damaging property. The property has experienced recurrent issues with debris on the street, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls, and there have been several reports of parking violations near the property, though these are not directly related to the building's condition.

The historical record reveals some infrastructure improvements and maintenance work, including three street space permits issued in 2003, though a compliance issue from 1984 (complaint number D20460) was listed as expired. The building's unit configuration includes a ground floor unit and spaces that have been modified over time, including a garage area. While the property has undergone significant renovations to modernize its systems and maintain habitability, the recent complaints regarding unauthorized electrical work and ongoing maintenance issues suggest that some aspects of building upkeep may require closer attention. The multiple reports of waste and debris near the property indicate persistent challenges with the immediate surroundings, though many of these issues have been resolved through city cleanup services.

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Risk rating

How 1185-1187 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
64thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 857 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
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 28%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1185-1187 Valencia St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Jul 11
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJul 06
Street cleaning

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