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3018-3020 26Th St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 4272020 2 units · 1 fl · 1989

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 3018-3020 26Th 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
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors1
Year built1989
Total area3,673 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4272020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Montarano Trust
Mailing address
Larry R Montarano Trustee 3020 26Th St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
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3018 26th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3020 26th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 3018-3020 26th Street in the Inner Mission, owned by Montarano Trust, has experienced several notable events since its construction in 1989. Most recently, in July 2023, there was a significant issue with a retaining wall collapse at the back of the property, reportedly caused by earlier rains and erosion affecting both the property and a neighboring pathway; this complaint was abated by September 2023. The building's maintenance record shows two water heater replacements in 2021 and 2018, while the past decade has seen various infrastructure and maintenance issues including a sewage backup in February 2023, and multiple street cleaning and parking enforcement matters in the vicinity. The original construction history is documented through several permits from 1988-1989, including plans for vertical addition, installation of a sprinkler system, and foundation work, though one early application for a three-story building was withdrawn. Earlier maintenance work included reroofing in 2006, though this permit has since expired. The property has experienced periodic sidewalk and street cleaning issues, with the most recent general cleaning case noted in 2019, and three instances of parking violations on the sidewalk between 2018-2021. Proper follow-through on these various maintenance and compliance matters suggests a mixed record of prompt response to building concerns and periodic issues requiring attention.

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Risk rating

How 3018-3020 26Th 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
44th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1333 are predicted to be safer.

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

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Neighborhood location

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 62.9%
Moderate concern 26.4%
Severe concern 10.7%
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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3018-3020 26Th St event timeline

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

2023
DBI Complaint Jul 11
Date last observed: 10-jul-23; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling retaining wall collapse; ; additional information: due to the rains earlier this year. the lack of a proper retaining wall has caused erosion to the back of the property and neighboring pathway.;
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