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324 5Th St

South of Market, SF 94107 3753003 2 units · 2 fl · 1931

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
11
FewerMore

This building has 11 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 324 5Th 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 1931
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RSD
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 1931
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1931
Total area3,750 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3753003
Ownership

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

Mailing address
4970 Norwich Pl Newark CA 94560
Last sale
November 07, 2011

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Initial analysis

The 2-unit, 2-story building at 324 5th Street in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood, owned by Fluid Investments LLC, has undergone significant improvements and faced various challenges since its construction in 1931. In 2012, a major renovation project valued at $210,000 was completed, which included accessibility improvements, new restrooms, lighting, and the addition of a roof deck, while converting part of the building into a new residential unit. The property has received significant infrastructure upgrades between 2014-2015, including complete electrical rewiring, installation of new plumbing for multiple bathrooms and kitchens, and the addition of two gas furnaces and water heaters. A notable building violation was recorded in 2018 regarding non-compliance with the Commercial Water Conservation Ordinance, though this was abated in April 2018.

The building has experienced several fire safety-related incidents and violations over recent years, with multiple complaints between 2016-2024 addressing issues such as blocked exits, fire extinguisher maintenance, and alarm system functionality. While most of these issues were promptly addressed or resolved, the frequency of fire safety complaints suggests ongoing attention to safety systems has been required. The property's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including street space repair in 2015 and various plumbing and electrical improvements, though some older permits from the 1980s and 1990s are marked as expired. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 to early 2025 indicate ongoing challenges with street cleanliness and debris, though these are primarily external to the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 324 5Th 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
80thpercentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 86 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
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 18%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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324 5Th St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 14
Sewer odor
from other location
311 RequestApr 21
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