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1078-1080 York St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 4151009 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 1078-1080 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 area1,768 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4151009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Howard Hou Wong Revoc Tr 20
Mailing address
Wong Howard Hou Ttee 841 Reid Ave San Bruno CA 94066
Last sale
062117

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1080 York St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1078 York St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 1078-1080 York Street in San Francisco's Inner Mission is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by the Howard Hou Wong Revocable Trust 20. The building has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past several years, with the most substantial work occurring between 2016-2017. Major upgrades included comprehensive plumbing work in 2016, involving the installation of two tankless water heaters, bathroom conversions, and various fixtures, followed by electrical system upgrades including new panels, outlets, and appliances. Structural improvements were made to the rear stairway with new handrails, door replacements, and post footing repairs, with particular attention to maintaining historical accuracy in architectural details.

Recent history shows some ongoing concerns, with the most notable being a reported noise complaint in December 2016 regarding construction work on an exterior deck, though this issue was marked as "Not Active." There have been multiple 311 calls regarding street-level issues between 2022-2024, primarily related to sidewalk parking violations and general cleaning needs, though most of these cases were either resolved or the reported issues could not be validated. The property has had three sidewalk parking complaints in 2022 alone, suggesting a recurring issue in the vicinity, and there is one open noise-related complaint from October 2024. The most recent permit-related activity was completed in 2017, addressing various structural and aesthetic improvements, including historical door replacements and garage door modifications.

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Risk rating

How 1078-1080 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
46th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1285 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
61%
No DBI
violation
39%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 74.1%
Moderate concern 19.4%
Severe concern 6.5%
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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