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70-74 Moss St

South of Market, SF 94103 3731054A 6 units · 3 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
10
FewerMore

This building has 10 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 70-74 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 1916
2 or more units
6 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 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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1916
Total area4,536 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusWelfare
Blocklot3731054A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
474 Valencia St Ste 280 San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
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74 Moss St, San Francisco, CA 94103
72 Moss St, San Francisco, CA 94103
70 Moss St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story apartment building at 70-74 Moss Street in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood is a historic 1916 structure that has undergone significant safety improvements in recent years. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 at a cost of $50,000, securing its seismic stability. The property has made substantial fire safety upgrades, including the installation of a comprehensive new fire alarm system in 2018 valued at $21,662, which features multiple smoke detectors, heat sensors, horn strobes, low-frequency sounders, and pull stations. The building's maintenance records indicate regular upkeep, with recent work including a 2021 replacement of a 40-gallon gas water heater for unit 74 and a sewer repair in 2018.

The building's history shows attention to addressing safety and maintenance issues as they arise. In 2017, the property underwent significant infrastructure improvements, including ductwork demolition, furnace replacement, and lateral sewer line replacement with cast iron piping. The building has experienced multiple fire alarm system activations over the years, all of which were determined to be unintentional or caused by system malfunction, with no civilian injuries reported in any incidents. While there were several building violations noted in 2003 and 2011 related to fire safety, security, and plumbing systems, these were all promptly addressed and abated. Recent 311 calls from 2024 primarily concerned external issues such as abandoned debris, parking violations, and graffiti, which were not directly related to building maintenance or safety.

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Risk rating

How 70-74 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

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
81stpercentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 82 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
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 17%
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

70-74 Moss St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 12
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
Building PermitJun 09
To comply with nov 202651365 #2: replace broken stringers on back stairs of bldg, install new stair treads on 8 steps. stairs are between 2nd and 3rd flrs, back of bldg, less than 50% repairs.

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