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10 Moss St

South of Market, SF 94103 3731044 4 units · 2 fl · 1907

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in South of Market
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 10 Moss 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 1907
2 or more units
4 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.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area2,930 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3731044
Ownership

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

Owner name
M Michael Scharlau Living T
Mailing address
Nicholas Paleologos 455 Upper Ter Apt 1 San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
101707

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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 10 Moss Street, constructed in 1907, contains 4 units and is currently owned by the M Michael Scharlau Living Trust. The property has a documented history of fire safety concerns, with the most recent violations occurring in October 2024 related to fire alarm monitoring and sleeping area requirements. Previous fire safety issues include violations in April 2023 for alarm systems and extinguishers, and multiple violations in May 2020 for various fire code requirements including sprinkler service and emergency lighting. The building has experienced frequent false alarm incidents, with multiple smoke detector and alarm system activations recorded, though none resulted in fires or civilian injuries.

The property has undergone several structural and safety improvements over the years, including repairs to damaged studs and siding in 1991 and efforts to address foundation issues in 1990, though this permit expired. A significant cluster of building violations was documented in November 2003, primarily addressing fire safety concerns, stair repairs, and security issues, all of which were abated by January 2004. Recent activity around the building (2024) has been characterized by external urban challenges, with multiple reports of encampments, sidewalk defects, and debris issues in the vicinity, though these are external to the building itself. The most recent building-related case was opened in October 2024 for general building inspection services, indicating ongoing monitoring of the property's condition.

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Risk rating

How 10 Moss 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
67th percentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 142 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
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.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 58.1%
Moderate concern 25.4%
Severe concern 16.5%
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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The story over time

10 Moss St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 19
Homelessness and supportive housing
housing homeless request for service
311 RequestMay 14
Garbage and debris

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