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1163-1169 Alabama St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 4207022 6 units · 3 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 1163-1169 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 1900
2 or more units
6 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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area5,799 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4207022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Macomber John
Mailing address
1163 Alabama St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
032521

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Included addresses

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1169 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1163 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1169 A Alabama St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1163 A Alabama St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1165 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1167 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

1163-1169 Alabama Street is a 3-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood. Built in 1900 and currently owned by John Macomber, this property has undergone substantial renovations in recent years, with the most recent work being the scheduled replacement of 1,500 square feet of siding on the southern wall, set to utilize wood siding in visible areas and fiber cement elsewhere, with a cost of approximately $55,199. The building underwent significant unit improvements in 2018, including comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodels across multiple units ($50,000 each), involving new electrical systems, plumbing, lighting, appliances, and flooring. The electrical infrastructure was notably upgraded in 2016 with a 400-amp service upgrade, and in 2021, a fire safety improvement was completed with the installation of 11 fire suppression heads in the street-level garage and studio.

The building has a history of addressing maintenance and safety concerns, including past violations related to fire safety, lead paint hazards, and general maintenance issues, all of which were successfully abated by July 2010. These included violations for broken windows, egress obstructions, and the need for fire extinguishers. The property has experienced some infrastructure issues in the past, with a significant plumbing complaint in 1996 regarding leakage in the kitchen and bathroom, though this was resolved by late 1997. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to parking enforcement and minor infrastructure issues in the surrounding area, with no recent building-specific complaints or violations on record since the 2018-2021 renovation period. The most recent exterior work, currently in progress with siding replacement, continues the building's trend of maintaining and upgrading its external appearance and structural elements.

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Risk rating

How 1163-1169 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

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
34th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1571 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
56%
No DBI
violation
44%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 38.2%
Moderate concern 41.0%
Severe concern 20.8%
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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The story over time

1163-1169 Alabama St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jan 16
Revision to pa 202601063268: install 1/2 cdx structral plywood repair framing dry rot damage. non street visible. like for like.
$10,000 · Complete
Building PermitJan 06
At backyard wall, install hardi siding overlay, approximately 450 sq ft, not visible from the street.

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