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733-735 Minna St

South of Market, SF 94103 3728059 3 units · 2 fl · 1916

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, but recent activity points to a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in South of Market — not a forecast
Above average
avg 3.3
12
FewerMore

This building has 12 novs (7y), above 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 733-735 Minna 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 1916
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
SLR
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 1916
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1916
Total area2,120 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3728059
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
2910 Avalon Ave Berkeley CA 94705
Last sale
August 11, 2016

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735 Minna St, San Francisco, CA 94103
733 Minna St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 733-735 Minna Street, owned by Minna LLC, was constructed in 1916 and contains three units. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and safety-related interventions over the past few decades, with the most recent major work being a reroofing project completed in 2018 at a cost of $8,500. The building has faced multiple compliance issues, particularly regarding lead paint hazards, as documented in 2016, when violations were recorded for both peeling exterior paint and interior surfaces, though these were abated by June 2016. Safety concerns have been documented through various complaints and violations, including a 2021 incident involving unauthorized window bars on the second floor that reportedly impeded emergency egress, and multiple 2011 violations related to fire safety and security requirements, such as the need for self-closing doors and proper fire extinguishers.

Recent activity around the building, particularly in late 2024, shows recurring issues with street cleanliness and urban maintenance challenges, including multiple reports of human waste and debris on public sidewalks. There were also reports regarding sidewalk defects in December 2024, though no actionable conditions were found upon inspection. The property has maintained regular building inspections over the years, with documented routine inspections in 1999, 2007, and health and safety inspections in 2011, which addressed various maintenance and safety requirements. While past violations and complaints indicate some ongoing maintenance challenges, many of the historical safety issues have been resolved, though the building's immediate vicinity currently experiences significant urban cleanliness challenges as evidenced by recent 311 calls.

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Risk rating

How 733-735 Minna 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
63rdpercentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 159 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
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

Complaints across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 22%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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733-735 Minna St event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint Jun 23
Co alarm goes off, visible water damage spots, possible mold, rusty razer blades/norcan from prior contractors
Housing Inspection Services
Building Violation (NOV)Jun 22
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