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181 Bartlett St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3636040 12 units · 3 fl · 1910

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Mission
Above average
avg 2.6
9
FewerMore

This building has 9 novs (7y), above the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 181 Bartlett 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 1910
2 or more units
12 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 1910
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1910
Total area8,910 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3636040
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
268 Bush St # 1688 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
111620

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, 3-story apartment building at 181 Bartlett Street, built in 1910 and currently owned by 181 Bartlett Gl Lp, has undergone significant recent improvements, most notably the addition of four ADUs on the ground floor completed in 2020. The property has demonstrated proactive maintenance and safety upgrades, including a completed reroofing project ($35,000) in 2023, installation of an overhead fire sprinkler system ($30,000) in 2022, and recent audio compliance updates in 2024 involving low-frequency sounders. Multiple unit renovations were conducted between 2020-2024, including comprehensive updates to Units 5, 7, 12, and new utilities installations. The building's soft-story retrofit has achieved compliance with a Tier 3 status. Recent maintenance issues were promptly addressed, including six building violations filed in September 2023 related to fire safety equipment and compliance documentation, which were abated by November 2023.

The property has maintained active compliance with fire safety requirements, though it experienced a period of construction-related disruption as noted in an August 2023 tenant complaint. Historical records show several building and fire violations from 2005 and 2007, primarily related to fire safety equipment and structural elements, which have since been resolved. The building's infrastructure has received considerable attention, with recent updates including a new boiler system, water heater replacements, and backflow device installation in 2023. Regular 311 calls for graffiti removal and encampment-related issues in the vicinity have been documented in 2023-2024, though these external matters do not directly impact building safety or operations. The property's comprehensive renovation and safety improvement history suggests ongoing maintenance and regulatory compliance, with particular attention to fire safety systems and resident amenities in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 181 Bartlett 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

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
12th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 2094 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
30%
No DBI
violation
70%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 24.8%
Moderate concern 60.5%
Severe concern 14.7%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

181 Bartlett St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2025
311 Request Nov 03
Garbage and debris
furniture
Fire ComplaintOct 13
Combustible Materials

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