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829 York St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 4088024 2 units · 2 fl · 1912

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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 829 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 1912
2 or more units
2 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 1912
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 built1912
Total area2,480 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4088024
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Daniel & Elizabeth L De Cab 4391 Thornwood Ct Concord CA 94521
Last sale
December 17, 1996

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Initial analysis

829 York Street is a 2-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1912, currently owned by Daniel & Elizabeth L De Cab. The property has a history of unauthorized modifications and code violations, with the most significant ongoing issue being an active violation from 2013 (Case #201322371) that identified multiple safety and habitability concerns, including improper wiring and plumbing, lack of required smoke detectors, inadequate egress and fire safety features, and a possibly non-compliant third dwelling unit. Previous violations and complaints suggest persistent maintenance and safety concerns throughout the building's history, including security issues, water damage, pest infestations, and various interior surface problems.

Recent activity at the property has mainly involved exterior maintenance and security issues, with multiple 311 calls in 2024-2025 reporting hazardous conditions such as medical waste (needles) and garbage debris on the street. Building maintenance records show various historical repairs and improvements, including work completed in 1994-1995 for roofing, painting, and staircase repairs, as well as a completed wall replacement project in 2003. However, more recent attempts to address the building's unauthorized unit status have been unsuccessful, with a 2016 permit application to legalize the ground floor unit being cancelled. The combination of an active violation case, historical maintenance issues, and recent exterior cleanliness concerns suggests ongoing challenges with property upkeep and compliance with housing codes.

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Risk rating

How 829 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
65thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 833 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
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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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.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 27%
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

829 York St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Mar 03
Solar permit: installing 12 solar pv modules, 405 watts per module, total no. of rating 4.86 kw. mounted: roof, ballasted: n | installation of 4.8kw dc rooftop solar system with modules: 12 × lg solar lg405n2t-j5, 405 w inverters: 12 × enphase iq8plus-72-m-us microin
$24,900 · Issued
Building PermitMar 03
Solar permit: installing 12 solar pv modules, 405 watts per module, total no. of rating 4.86 kw. mounted: roof, ballasted: n | installation of 4.8kw dc rooftop solar system with modules: 12 × lg solar lg405n2t-j5, 405 w inverters: 12 × enphase iq8plus-72-m-us microin

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