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485-489 3Rd St

Financial District South, SF 94107 3763021 3 units · 3 fl · 1907

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Financial District South
At or below average
avg 1.0
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Financial District South average of 1.0.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 485-489 3Rd 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
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
SLI
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 1907
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
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area5,250 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3763021
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Charles A. Segalas 1137 Vallecito Ct Lafayette CA 94549
Last sale
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489 03rd St, San Francisco, CA 94107
485 03rd St, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Initial analysis

The property at 485-489 3rd Street is a three-story mixed-use building built in 1907, containing 3 residential units and ground-floor commercial space, currently owned by 485-489 Third Street LLC. The building has experienced several significant events throughout its history, with the most notable being a fire incident in 2007 that caused damage to the kitchen and ceiling/roof on the 3rd floor, requiring approximately $30,000 in repairs. Subsequent safety improvements included the installation of a fire suppression system in 2009 and various fire safety maintenance issues in 2015 through 2023, including sprinkler/standpipe systems, extinguishers, and alarm systems that required attention but were generally corrected promptly.

The building has undergone several commercial improvements, including the installation of a new storefront awning in 2010 and compliance-related work such as the removal of vinyl signage. In recent years, there have been periodic issues with the commercial storefront being vacant (reported in 2023) and a notable water conservation compliance issue in 2018 that was resolved within months. The property shows regular maintenance patterns, including reroofing work in 2007 and emergency stair repairs in 1998, though there have been ongoing concerns regarding sidewalk cleanliness and street maintenance based on 311 calls throughout 2023-2024. The building's commercial space has been home to a restaurant (formerly Curry & Kabab) that required various permits and compliance checks, including a Type 41 liquor license approval process, suggesting it operated as a legitimate business establishment while maintaining proper permits.

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Risk rating

How 485-489 3Rd 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
7th percentile

Out of 268 buildings in this neighborhood, 249 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
56%
No DBI
violation
44%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 39.6%
Moderate concern 56.5%
Severe concern 3.8%
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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485-489 3Rd St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 23
Sewer odor
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311 RequestApr 30
Sidewalk defect

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