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474 Natoma St

South of Market, SF 94103 3725101 60 units · 9 fl · 2014

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 South of Market — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 3.3
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the South of Market average of 3.3.

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 474 Natoma 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 2014
2 or more units
60 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
C3S
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 2014
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Likely exempt from AB 1482. Housing with a certificate of occupancy issued within the previous 15 years is exempt from the state rent cap and just-cause rules.

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
Units60
Floors9
Year built2014
Total area41,331 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3725101
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Attn Kevin Kitchingham 1 S Van Ness Ave Fl 5 San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
—

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Initial analysis

474 Natoma Street is a 9-story, 60-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 2014, currently owned by SFCC. The building's development history shows a significant amount of construction activity between 2008-2013, including the installation of comprehensive fire safety systems (sprinklers, alarms), plumbing infrastructure, and various building amenities such as a rooftop garden. The property has experienced recurring issues with boiler permit compliance, with violations documented in 2015, 2018, and 2020, though these were eventually abated. More recently, between 2023-2024, the building has faced multiple fire safety violations, including blocked exits, extinguisher maintenance issues, and sleeping area requirements. These violations suggest ongoing concerns with building safety and maintenance systems.

The building's permit history shows substantial investment in infrastructure during construction, including fire safety systems, plumbing installations, and electrical work. Recent 311 calls from January 2025 indicate external cleanliness issues near the property, though these are more about the surrounding area than the building itself. The fire incident record shows mostly non-emergency situations, such as false alarms, elevator rescues, and system malfunctions, with no civilian injuries reported in any incidents. Recent fire code violations issued in 2023-2024, particularly regarding sleeping areas and exit blockages, point to ongoing safety compliance challenges that require attention. The building's management has made efforts to address various maintenance issues as evidenced by the "abated" status on many violations, though some recent violations remain open as of 2024, particularly regarding sleeping area requirements and alarm system maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 474 Natoma 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
6thpercentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 404 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
13%
No DBI
violation
87%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 87%
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

474 Natoma St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 29
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housing homeless request for service
311 RequestMay 29
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