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816-818 York St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 4087004 3 units · 2 fl · 1909

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 Inner Mission — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 816-818 York 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 1909
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1909
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
Floors2
Year built1909
Total area2,870 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot4087004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
818 York St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
November 17, 2009

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818 York St, San Francisco, CA 94110
816 York St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 816-818 York Street is a two-story multi-family residential building in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood, built in 1909 and containing three units. The building, currently owned by Brisebras Thomas, has undergone several significant renovations over the past two decades, with the most substantial work occurring between 2019-2021, including interior renovations of the basement and first floor with kitchen and bathroom updates, new rooms layout, and window/door replacements. The building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep, including a complete reroofing in 2021 and window replacements in 2016 (14 windows in total, with specific requirements for energy efficiency and historical accuracy). Safety improvements have been prioritized, with the replacement of the three-story wood frame egress stairway completed in 2013 to ensure proper emergency access.

The building's history includes several routine health and safety inspections, with all issues being promptly addressed and abated. While there were complaints about water seepage and mold in 1997, as well as overcrowding concerns in the mid-1990s, these issues were resolved and there have been no similar complaints in recent years. The property has experienced occasional exterior maintenance needs, as evidenced by recent 311 calls regarding graffiti (2023), garbage (2023-2024), and improper storage of waste containers (2024), though these are typical urban residential issues and generally indicate prompt response from city services. The building's systems have been periodically updated, including the installation of radiant heat systems and gas fireplaces in 2020-2021, suggesting ongoing investment in resident comfort and safety.

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Risk rating

How 816-818 York 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
61stpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 928 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
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 30%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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816-818 York St event timeline

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