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834 Alabama St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 4084011 3 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Mission
At or below average
avg 2.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 834 Alabama 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 1900
2 or more units
3 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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,808 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4084011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Malo Sonia & Alfredo
Mailing address
2441 18th St San Pablo CA 94806
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building at 834 Alabama Street in the Inner Mission, owned by Malo Sonia & Alfredo, has a century-long history dating back to 1900. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, including a complete roof replacement in 2000 costing $6,000, and two stairway repair initiatives in 2002 and 2003 totaling $1,200. A notable series of violations occurred in 2007 regarding an unauthorized plywood wall in the shared lightwell that blocked ventilation and natural light, which was subsequently abated. The building also had plumbing work completed in 2013 to install gas service to unit #B. Earlier compliance issues were documented in 1984, including the removal of a basement unit, and a routine housing inspection was conducted in 2010.

Recent activity around the property has primarily involved street-level maintenance issues, with multiple 311 calls in 2023-2024 regarding garbage, debris, and waste on the adjacent public spaces, including instances of human waste/urine, loose garbage, and abandoned items. Parking violations near the property have also been reported and resolved, though these relate to public space rather than the building itself. The building's documented history shows regular maintenance and compliance with most building codes, with the majority of historical violations being addressed and resolved. The most recent building-related activity on record is from 2013, with no major building permits or violations recorded in the past decade.

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Risk rating

How 834 Alabama 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
71th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 690 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 53.1%
Moderate concern 27.7%
Severe concern 19.2%
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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The story over time

834 Alabama St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Nov 25
Affixed improperly
Illegal Postings

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