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957-959 Alabama St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 4146026 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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 957-959 Alabama 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 1908
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 1908
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 built1908
Total area3,062 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot4146026
Ownership

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

Mailing address
957-959 Alabama St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
April 20, 2022

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959 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA 94110
957 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 957-959 Alabama Street is a two-unit, two-story residential building located in the Inner Mission neighborhood, built in 1908 and currently owned by Kiera Marzena A & Trencher. The building has undergone significant renovations since 2014, including complete remodeling of two bathrooms and a kitchen on the first floor, electrical updates with new wiring and a sub-panel replacement, and exterior improvements including new siding, window replacements, and architectural detailing completed in 2016 at a cost of $20,000. Multiple construction-related complaints were filed in early 2016 regarding excessive noise from construction work, particularly citing jackhammer use and violations of the 50dB limit on Sundays.

The property's recent history includes a tenant buyout in July 2022 involving three tenants and a payment of $30,000. There have been persistent issues with the sidewalk adjacent to the property, with multiple reports of defects between 2021-2023, though most have been resolved. Planning records reveal significant variances were obtained to retain a second unit and address illegal construction within required rear yard setbacks. Several street-related permits were issued between 2015-2016, and the building underwent substantial interior and exterior rehabilitation during this period, with completion of plumbing (2014-2016) and electrical work (2014-2016) associated with the renovations. The current status of the building shows most recent issues have been resolved, though there continues to be attention required for sidewalk maintenance and other exterior elements.

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Risk rating

How 957-959 Alabama 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
78thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 524 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
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 20%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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957-959 Alabama St event timeline

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2023
311 Request Mar 26
Sidewalk defect
Lifted sidewalk other

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