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981-985 York St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 4143022 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 981-985 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 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 area2,880 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot4143022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Michael Macia Trust
Mailing address
Michael Macia, Trustee 983 York St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
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981 York St, San Francisco, CA 94110
983 York St, San Francisco, CA 94110
985 York St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 981-985 York Street in the Inner Mission is a 2-story, 3-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900 and currently owned by the Michael Macia Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, with the most recent major work being a $10,000 reroofing project completed in 2021. Previous improvements include the installation of energy-efficient vinyl windows in 2014 and a comprehensive HVAC upgrade in 2007 involving replacement of the furnace and ductwork, along with associated electrical improvements. The building experienced a series of violations in 2003 and 2009, primarily related to safety and security issues such as stair repairs, garage ventilation, self-closing doors, handrails, and fire safety equipment, all of which were resolved by 2009. Three routine housing inspections conducted in 2003, 2009, and 2010 have been marked as not active, suggesting no outstanding health and safety concerns.

The property has shown regular maintenance and upgrading of systems, including multiple electrical improvements between 2003-2007, though there was one canceled electrical permit in 2003 related to a three-story apartment building. Recent activity around the property has been limited to street cleaning matters in 2022 and 2023, as well as some tree maintenance issues documented through 311 calls in 2012 and 2020, though these are external to the building itself. The building's permit history shows proper attention to major systems such as roofing and heating, with particular attention paid to energy efficiency through window upgrades and modern HVAC systems.

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Risk rating

How 981-985 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

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
47th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1261 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
62%
No DBI
violation
38%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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

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 severity forecast
No violation 36.2%
Moderate concern 57.4%
Severe concern 6.4%
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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981-985 York St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Apr 15
Garbage and debris
furniture

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