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1227 Hampshire St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 4265026 50 units · 3 fl · 1978

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Mission — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.7
18
FewerMore

This building has 18 novs (7y), above the Inner Mission average of 2.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1227 Hampshire 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 1978
2 or more units
50 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3/C2
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 1978
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
Units50
Floors3
Year built1978
Total area60,404 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusWelfare
Blocklot4265026
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Sam Moss 474 Valencia St Ste 280 San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
July 10, 2015

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1227 Hampshire St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1200 Potrero Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The 50-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 1227 Hampshire Street in the Inner Mission, constructed in 1978, has undergone significant infrastructure improvements and faced recurring maintenance issues over recent years. Major completed projects include a comprehensive soft-story seismic retrofit in 2015-2016 costing approximately $290,000, installation of a new fire alarm system in 2016, and multiple systematic replacements of building systems including water heaters, furnaces, and plumbing infrastructure between 2014 and 2022. The building received substantial modernization work in 2015, encompassing various energy improvements including heating, ventilation, lighting, and appliance upgrades.

Recent concerns have centered around recurring maintenance and safety issues. As of 2024, there are multiple active building violations regarding inadequate lighting, general dilapidation, and smoke detector compliance. Tenants have reported ongoing problems with common area lighting, security systems, and water temperature. A notable pattern of complaints between 2019 and 2024 indicates persistent concerns about building systems, including door functionality, common area maintenance, and heating systems. The property underwent some emergency repairs in 2018 following a notice of violation regarding lighting and ceiling damage in Unit 41. Recent complaints from December 2023 regarding unauthorized crane operations on the roof have been recorded, and a sleeping area violation was issued by fire inspection in November 2023, currently listed as open. While the building has received multiple fire safety system corrections over the years, including alarm systems and sprinkler maintenance, the most recent fire violation from 2023 remains unresolved. The property's history shows a mix of necessary infrastructure upgrades and ongoing challenges with building maintenance and safety compliance, particularly relating to common area systems and emergency safety equipment.

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Risk rating

How 1227 Hampshire 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
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Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 2380 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
8%
No DBI
violation
92%
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.

Building size

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

Number of units

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 92%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1227 Hampshire St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 28
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestApr 19
Garbage and debris

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