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1049 Tennessee St

Central Waterfront/Dogpatch, SF 94107 4108014 3 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 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 1049 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 1900
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1900
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 built1900
Total area3,150 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot4108014
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1049 Tennessee St San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
April 28, 1989

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Augrented Insights
Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 1049 Tennessee Street is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900 and currently owned by Pavlina Ecclesiarchou since 2002. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent being substantial modernization work in 2016-2017 including window replacements in kitchen, office, and dining areas, as well as a complete electrical service upgrade to 200 amp capacity and installation of a 6 kW solar system with 20 PV modules. Earlier structural improvements included a voluntary seismic upgrade in 1995 involving plywood panels and insulation of northwest walls, though an earlier foundation strengthening permit from 1990 was cancelled. The building's maintenance history shows attention to infrastructure with a sewer repair conducted in 2007 and street space/sidewalk repairs initiated that same year.

The property has experienced various external challenges as documented in 311 calls, particularly in 2018 when there were multiple parking-related incidents including reports of sidewalk parking and abandoned vehicles. The building's surroundings have faced typical urban issues such as graffiti, waste, and encampments, though these incidents have generally been resolved through appropriate channels. A sidewalk defect was reported in January 2021 but was investigated with no conditions found requiring action. The most recent interaction with city services was in December 2024 regarding a temporary moving sign request, which remains open as of the latest available data.

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Risk rating

How 1049 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
44thpercentile

Out of 74 buildings in this neighborhood, 41 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
66%
No DBI
violation
34%
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

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Neighborhood location

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

Building size

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 34%
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

1049 Tennessee St event timeline

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

2024
311 Request Dec 18
Moving residential property
Temporary Sign Applications

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