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740 Tennessee St

Central Waterfront/Dogpatch, SF 94107 4043006 4 units · 2 fl · 1907

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Central Waterfront/Dogpatch — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.0
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Central Waterfront/Dogpatch average of 2.0.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 740 Tennessee 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
RH2
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area4,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4043006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Julie Kim 1 Letterman Dr. A4900 San Francisco CA 94129
Last sale
April 14, 2017

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Initial analysis

740 Tennessee Street is a 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1907, currently owned by Tn Crash Pad LLC. The property has undergone significant renovations and infrastructure upgrades over recent years, with major work completed between 2019 and 2024 including a 400-amp service upgrade, installation of new fire alarm systems, comprehensive plumbing and electrical rewiring of all units, roof deck modifications, and relocation of mechanical systems. Recent permit activity in 2024 shows ongoing improvements with deferred work on mechanical and electrical systems for garage exhaust ($24,000) and substantial compliance work ($300,000) involving relocation of equipment, electrical meters, and modifications to building access points.

The building's history includes several notable events and concerns, particularly during the 2019-2022 renovation period. These include multiple complaints about construction noise, equipment placement, and work being performed beyond permitted scope, particularly regarding the handling of concrete slab demolition and exterior work during that period. The property has maintained building safety systems with regular fire alarm testing and sprinkler system installations, though there have been some instances of false alarms as recorded in fire incident data. Historical building violations from 2001 related to staircase repairs, ceiling issues, and fire safety equipment were all abated by March 2002. Recent planning records indicate the completion of a major renovation project that addressed several historical preservation concerns and included the installation of new mechanical systems, exterior modifications, and interior upgrades across all units.

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Risk rating

How 740 Tennessee 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
48thpercentile

Out of 74 buildings in this neighborhood, 38 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
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
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.

Number of units

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

Building permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 32%
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

740 Tennessee St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit May 27
To obtain final inspection for work approved under 201802201644,201802201645 and 201802201646. all work is complete
$1 · Complete
Building PermitMay 27
To obtain final inspection for work approved under 201802201644,201802201645 and 201802201646. all work is complete

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