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1337 Alabama St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 4272027 2 units · 2 fl · 1920

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low 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
At or below average
avg 2.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1337 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 1920
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 1920
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 built1920
Total area2,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4272027
Ownership

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

Mailing address
2620 22nd St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
January 05, 1995

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1337 Alabama Street in San Francisco's Inner Mission district, owned by Manuel V & Rosario Martinez, has a documented history of significant maintenance and safety issues, particularly during the 1990s and 2010s, though no recent serious complaints have been recorded. The two-story structure, built in 1920, experienced multiple notable problems between 1994-2017, including serious electrical and water issues, with the most alarming incidents occurring in November 2017 when hazardous outlet wiring, frequent power circuit shorts, and pervasive mold in the bathroom areas were reported. Prior to this, in December 2016, there was an incident involving a ceiling collapse in a front room, and earlier complaints from 1994-1995 documented numerous other problems including roof damage causing interior ceiling issues, water pressure problems, lack of heat, and dilapidated back stairs. A parking-related safety concern was reported in July 1998 regarding obstructed egress, though this was resolved within a month. Since 2017, while there have been a few minor 311 calls related to parking violations (2018, 2024) and street maintenance issues (2020, 2016), there have been no further documented tenant complaints regarding the building's condition or safety systems, suggesting either improvements have been made or complaints are no longer being filed.

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Risk rating

How 1337 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
83rdpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 405 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
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 18%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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