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30 Rausch St

South of Market, SF 94103 3730064 8 units · 3 fl · 1912

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the South of Market average of 3.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 30 Rausch 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 1912
2 or more units
8 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 1912
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
Units8
Floors3
Year built1912
Total area4,940 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3730064
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Tang Ping Sum & Wong Kwai L 240 Ortega St San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
October 02, 1987

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

The three-story, 8-unit apartment building at 30 Rausch Street in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood, owned by Tang/wong Fmly Tr, has undergone significant improvements and expansions since its construction in 1912. Most notably, the building added an eighth unit on the ground floor in 2017, following the legalization of a seventh unit and completion of required upgrades including a soft-story retrofit (2017) costing $45,000 to ensure seismic safety compliance. Between 2019-2021, the property invested substantially in safety and modernization improvements, including the installation of fire sprinklers ($15,000), a fire alarm monitoring system ($14,900), and two high-efficiency furnaces. The building's systems have been brought up to current safety standards, with recent permits showing attention to both fire safety and energy efficiency.

The property has a history of addressing building code requirements and safety concerns, with several completed permits demonstrating ongoing maintenance and upgrades. A notable cluster of violations was recorded in 2004 regarding staircase safety, handrails, and storage issues, but these were all promptly addressed and abated by April 2004. More recent inspections and permits show a consistent pattern of proactive maintenance and compliance with current building codes, including the installation of modern safety features such as sprinklers and fire alarms. The building's location has experienced typical urban issues as documented in 311 calls, including sidewalk maintenance and cleaning matters, though these are largely routine municipal matters rather than building-specific concerns. The property's most recent major upgrades (2020-2021) have focused on both safety systems and energy efficiency, indicating ongoing investment in the building's infrastructure and systems.

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Risk rating

How 30 Rausch 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
37thpercentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 271 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
57%
No DBI
violation
43%
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.

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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 43%
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

30 Rausch St event timeline

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2023
311 Request Oct 16
General cleaning
Other Loose Garbage

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