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1117 Tennessee St

Central Waterfront/Dogpatch, SF 94107 4172032 3 units · 2 fl · 1989

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 1117 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 1989
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 1989
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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 built1989
Total area1,835 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot4172032
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1117 Tennessee St San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
January 05, 1990

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

1117 Tennessee Street is a 3-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1989, located in an unspecified neighborhood and currently owned by Henry Bargert. The two-story building has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent being a street space permit issued in October 2018. Major renovations include a comprehensive window replacement project in 2015 (totaling $28,710) where 12 street-facing windows were upgraded to aluminum woodclad and 9 rear-facing windows to fiberglass with a U-factor of .32, and a flat roof replacement in 2014 with a modified bitumen system costing $5,800.

The building has experienced recurring issues with its sewer system, with multiple 311 calls reporting sewage backups through a 4-inch vent in October 2021 and February 2022, as well as concerns over a missing side sewer vent cover and sidewalk defects in May 2022. There have been three fire-related incidents involving alarm systems in 2016 and UL certification verification in 2020, all of which were promptly corrected. In July 2007, the property underwent a routine housing inspection that identified multiple safety concerns, including issues with garbage receptacle placement, egress obstructions, exterior door self-closing devices, gas utility shutoff tools, instructional diagrams, and smoke detectors, though all these violations were abated by March 2008. The building has also experienced several parking-related issues near the property, with multiple reports of driveway blocking between 2021 and 2024, and one instance of a Christmas tree needing removal in February 2023.

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Risk rating

How 1117 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
60thpercentile

Out of 74 buildings in this neighborhood, 30 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
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
DBI violation
likely
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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 28%
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

1117 Tennessee St event timeline

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

2026
Planning Project Mar 18
Replacement of a rear wood door with a new Fibrex door within an existing opening at a three-unit building constructed in 1989.
Under Review
Planning RecordMar 18
Replacement of a rear wood door with a new Fibrex door within an existing opening at a three-unit building constructed in 1989.

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