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1070-1072 Folsom St

South of Market, SF 94103 3731026 3 units · 1916

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low 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
0
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1070-1072 Folsom 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
Floors
Year built1916
Total area3,050 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3731026
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
263 25th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
July 29, 2022

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1072 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1070 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The mixed-use property at 1070-1072 Folsom Street, owned by Nancy Hua, is a three-unit, 1916 building located in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood. The building has undergone significant structural work in recent years, including multiple foundation repairs (2015-2016), seismic strengthening with accessibility improvements (2016), and various electrical system modifications. In 2016, numerous fire safety concerns were documented, including blocked exits, combustible materials, and issues with alarm systems, though these were generally corrected promptly. A notable period of concern occurred in 2016 when there were allegations of unpermitted work and fire hazard conditions, including missing fire-resistant sheetrock, which was eventually resolved by March 2019. The building previously faced multiple electrical and plumbing compliance issues in 2007, all of which were abated by June 2007. Recent history from late 2024 to early 2025 shows ongoing issues with garbage and debris on the property, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls, though these appear to be related to exterior maintenance rather than building systems.

The property's permit history reveals a mix of completed and cancelled projects, with significant work focused on foundation stability, seismic compliance, and electrical systems. Between 2013 and 2016, there were multiple attempts to undertake tenant improvements and office modifications, some of which were cancelled or required revisions. The building's electrical systems have undergone various upgrades, including the installation of a new 100-amp subpanel in 2007 and more recent electrical work in 2016, though one electrical permit from 2016 was cancelled. The property's foundation and seismic work, costing over $150,000 in total, indicates substantial investment in structural improvements, though the building's age and history of various code compliance issues suggest ongoing maintenance requirements.

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Risk rating

How 1070-1072 Folsom 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
56thpercentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 189 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
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 26%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1070-1072 Folsom St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 19
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage
311 RequestApr 07
Garbage and debris

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