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50 Rizal St

Yerba Buena, SF 94107 3751169 147 units · 1979

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, but our model still flags a rising risk of maintenance problems in the next 12 months. That forecast comes from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area, not from this building's own record — treat it as a reason to ask questions, not as evidence of a problem. 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 Yerba Buena — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 3.0
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Yerba Buena average of 3.0.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 50 Rizal 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 1979
2 or more units
147 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
M1
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 1979
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Units147
Floors
Year built1979
Total area
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusWelfare
Blocklot3751169
Ownership

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

Mailing address
50 Rizal St San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

The 147-unit multi-family residential building at 50 Rizal Street, owned by San Lorenzo Ruiz Center Inc. and constructed in 1979, has experienced several significant safety and maintenance issues over recent years, with the most pressing concerns centering around its fire safety systems. As of November 2023, there is an open violation regarding sleeping area requirements that needs to be addressed. Recent fire safety improvements are underway, with a permit filed in June 2024 to install additional notification devices, including 288 low-frequency sounders in all units' potential sleeping areas, as well as new remote power supplies to comply with fire code requirements.

The building has a documented history of maintenance challenges, particularly from 2018-2020, when multiple violations were issued regarding building systems and safety features. These included issues with smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, stairs, heating, ventilation, and security features, though many of these have since been resolved. The structure underwent significant systems upgrades in recent years, including the replacement of its boiler systems in 2018 and 2015, a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade in 2014, and exterior repairs such as reroofing in 2012. Historical records show earlier improvements were made in 1987 to bring the building into compliance with certain standards, though some permits from that period expired without completion.

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Risk rating

How 50 Rizal 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
43rdpercentile

Out of 23 buildings in this neighborhood, 13 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
35%
No DBI
violation
65%
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.

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

Property class (A15)

The assessor's property-class code, which correlates with building type and the violation rates the model expects.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 65%
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

50 Rizal St event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit Apr 07
Work category: 8p; remove the existing intelli-hot hot water boiler (sn# 0531181q100140) and install two laars mt2-500 hot water boilers along with two 119-gallon stainless steel storage tanks. (bjob b-4123)
Issued
Fire ComplaintFeb 17
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems

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