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1125 Alabama St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 4207024 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high 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
Above average
avg 2.7
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Inner Mission average of 2.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1125 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
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 1900
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 built1900
Total area1,950 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4207024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1125 Alabama St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
May 03, 2011

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1125 Alabama Street in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900 and currently owned by Sean Cullen. The property has undergone several maintenance and improvement projects over the years, including window replacements in both 2012 (front and rear) and the installation of a new 200-amp overhead electrical service in 2011, though this permit has since expired. In early 2022, the building was subject to significant health and safety concerns when multiple lead paint violations were documented, requiring the property owner to address damaged paint to prevent lead hazards, with these violations being abated by May 2022.

More recently, in October 2023, a complaint was filed indicating the building has been vacant for at least a year, which is currently marked as an active complaint under Code Enforcement Section. Earlier concerns about the building's condition were documented in February 2022, when issues related to fire safety, stairway safety, and dilapidation were noted, along with lead paint concerns affecting both the front and rear of the building. The property has also experienced various neighborhood issues typical for the area, including reports of graffiti (2019), illegal sidewalk parking (2019), and loose garbage (2011), though these are less directly related to the building's condition. A project review meeting was held for the restoration and remodel of this existing two-unit structure, which was noted as informational and involved Lerner & Associates, Architects, suggesting potential future improvements to the property were being considered.

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Risk rating

How 1125 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
19thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1928 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
43%
No DBI
violation
57%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 57%
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

1125 Alabama St event timeline

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2023
DBI Complaint Oct 31
Date last observed: 30-oct-23; time last observed: 7:00 pm; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling vacant structure; ; additional information: this building has been vacant for at least a year and should be registered as such. please keep my information anonymous - thanks!;
Code Enforcement Section
311 RequestOct 20
Abandoned vehicles

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