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587 Natoma St

South of Market, SF 94103 3726037A 29 units · 5 fl · 1997

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. 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 South of Market
Above average
avg 3.3
11
FewerMore

This building has 11 novs (7y), above the South of Market average of 3.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 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 1997
2 or more units
29 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RED
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.

Building characteristics
Units29
Floors5
Year built1997
Total area37,567 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusWelfare
Blocklot3726037A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gabreila Apartments Ltd
Mailing address
50 Vashell Way #220 Orinda CA 94563
Last sale
061419

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Initial analysis

The 29-unit, 5-story apartment building at 587 Natoma Street, owned by Gabreila Apartments Ltd, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, in May 2024, there was a serious incident involving the garage gate that reportedly caused injury to a pedestrian, and this violation remains active. Additionally, as of early 2024, multiple building violations were documented regarding various building maintenance issues, including problems with kitchen appliances, floor coverings, general dilapidation, security features (such as deadlatches), and plumbing/electrical concerns (specifically regarding lights and outlets). These violations, which were issued in January 2024 with final warning letters in February 2024, all remain active. The building has also experienced elevator issues, with complaints about non-functioning elevators filed in both May 2024 and December 2014. Other documented problems include water damage and ceiling issues from December 2013, though these complaints have since been resolved.

The property has seen various 311 calls throughout 2024-2025, including reports of sidewalk defects, excessive noise, and issues with street cleaning. Recent infrastructure concerns include a missing side sewer vent cover (July 2024) and a public works-related issue that has remained open. While the building has undergone routine health and safety inspections, as evidenced by a November 2022 complaint, the persistence of current violations suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The building, which was constructed in 1997, has experienced recurring issues with both interior maintenance and building systems, particularly the elevator, which has been a recurring point of concern over the past decade.

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Risk rating

How 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

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
7th percentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 400 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
12%
No DBI
violation
88%
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 severity forecast
No violation 9.9%
Moderate concern 84.3%
Severe concern 5.8%
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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587 Natoma St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Apr 30
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestFeb 23
Garbage and debris

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