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585-587 Natoma St

South of Market, SF 94103 3726037 29 units · 5 fl · 1977

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
Above average
avg 3.3
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the South of Market average of 3.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 585-587 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 1977
2 or more units
29 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RED
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 1977
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
Units29
Floors5
Year built1977
Total area37,567 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusWelfare
Blocklot3726037
Ownership

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

Mailing address
50 Vashell Way #220 Orinda CA 94563
Last sale

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587 Natoma St, San Francisco, CA 94103
585 Natoma St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The 585-587 Natoma Street property, owned by Gabreila Apartments Ltd, is a 5-story, 29-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1977 in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood. The building has experienced several significant safety and maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most recent concerns involving elevator accessibility violations noted in January 2024, and a sleeping area requirements violation issued in February 2024. Fire safety has been an ongoing concern, with documented violations in 2024 regarding sleeping area requirements, in 2021 related to sprinkler system maintenance, and in 2017 involving multiple fire code infractions. The building underwent various system upgrades and renovations between 1996 and 2010, including the installation of a new fire alarm system, addition of sprinklers, and modifications to various safety features. Notable safety concerns have emerged in recent years regarding the garage door operation, with multiple complaints in 2022 about the automatic gate pose serious safety risks, particularly for disabled residents and passersby.

The property's maintenance record shows periodic infrastructure work, including a backflow preventer replacement in 2019 and various plumbing and electrical improvements in 2009-2010. Multiple fire safety inspections and routine maintenance activities have been conducted, though several permits remain in an expired or withdrawn status, including a 1996 sprinklers installation permit and a 1996 plastic to steel mains conversion permit. Recent 311 calls from 2024 primarily relate to street-level issues outside the building, such as garbage, debris, and encampments in the vicinity. The building has experienced minimal fire-related incidents, with only two documented cases: a 100 fire (other) incident and a contained cooking fire, neither resulting in civilian injuries. While many past violations have been promptly addressed and closed, the current open violation regarding sleeping area requirements from February 2024 indicates ongoing compliance challenges.

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Risk rating

How 585-587 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
11thpercentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 383 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
17%
No DBI
violation
83%
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 location

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 83%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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585-587 Natoma St event timeline

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2026
Building Violation (NOV) Jul 10 Serious
Building violation
Due to the violations noted, this property constitutes a nuisance per the san francisco housing code section 1001(d) it is the property own…
Building Violation (NOV)Jul 10
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