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972-974 York St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 4144012 2 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 972-974 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
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,440 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot4144012
Ownership

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

Owner name
Montano Nora
Mailing address
974 York St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
032818

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972 York St, San Francisco, CA 94110
974 York St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 972-974 York Street in the Inner Mission, owned by Nora Montano, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900. The property has undergone several significant renovations and maintenance work over the years, with the most substantial improvements occurring between 2000 and 2006, including a complete reroofing project (cost: $11,100) in 2000, kitchen and bath remodeling (cost: $15,000) in 2001, front staircase installation (cost: $12,000) in 2006, and furnace replacement for the upper unit (cost: $2,500) in 2001. A concerning cluster of building-related issues was documented in 1999, when a complaint was filed detailing multiple problems including lack of heat, roof leaks, water damage, deck dry rot, plumbing issues, and sewage backups, though these complaints were marked as abated by December 1999.

Recent history of the property shows regular maintenance and compliance with city requirements, including street space and sidewalk repairs (2009). The building's location has experienced typical urban challenges as evidenced by numerous 311 calls primarily related to street and sidewalk maintenance, parking issues, and tree maintenance between 2017 and 2023. Recent external maintenance activities have focused on common area upkeep, with the most recent building-related activity being a street cleaning request in 2020. No major building code violations or safety concerns have been recorded in recent years, and the property has successfully navigated Section 106 review processes, indicating compliance with relevant preservation requirements.

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Risk rating

How 972-974 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
39th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1452 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
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 severity forecast
No violation 59.8%
Moderate concern 34.9%
Severe concern 5.3%
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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