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1101 Fairfax Ave

Hunters Point, SF 94124 4624026 54 units · 5 fl · 2014

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 Hunters Point — not a forecast
Above average
avg 12.0
25
FewerMore

This building has 25 novs (7y), above the Hunters Point average of 12.0.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1101 Fairfax Ave 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 2014
2 or more units
54 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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.

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 2014
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Likely exempt from AB 1482. Housing with a certificate of occupancy issued within the previous 15 years is exempt from the state rent cap and just-cause rules.

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
Units54
Floors5
Year built2014
Total area84,926 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4624026
Ownership

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

Mailing address
John Stewart Company - Pres 1388 Sutter St 11Th Fl San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale

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60 West Point Rd, San Francisco, CA 94124
1101 Fairfax Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
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Initial analysis

1101 Fairfax Ave is a 54-unit, 5-story multi-family residential building constructed in 2014 in San Francisco's Hunters Point neighborhood. The property has experienced persistent elevator-related issues, with multiple complaints and building violations recorded between 2018 and 2024, including reports of defective elevators, lack of service, and even incidents of people getting stuck in the elevator. Recent complaints in 2024 have highlighted several maintenance concerns, particularly regarding the building's elevator system, with reports of shaking elevators, inadequate ventilation causing dust and health concerns, and various maintenance issues including problems with doors, floors, and appliances. The building's fire safety systems have required ongoing attention, with multiple violations and complaints regarding the alarm system, including a recent violation in September 2024. A pattern of water heating system replacements is evident in the building's plumbing records, with multiple hot water heater installations documented between 2016 and 2022, suggesting ongoing maintenance of this essential system.

Recent activity indicates continued maintenance challenges, with building complaints from 2023-2024 reporting issues such as non-functioning appliances, floor damage, and various infrastructure concerns. The property has had multiple fire-related incidents recorded, primarily consisting of false alarms and smoke detector activations, though no civilian injuries have been reported. The building's management has received citations for various code violations, including sleeping area requirements and alarm system maintenance, though many past violations have been abated. The surrounding area has experienced some external issues, as evidenced by recent 311 calls regarding garbage and debris, sidewalk conditions, and an encampment near the property, though these are external to the building itself and relate to the immediate neighborhood conditions.

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Risk rating

How 1101 Fairfax Ave'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 29 buildings in this neighborhood, 29 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
7%
No DBI
violation
93%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

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 93%
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

1101 Fairfax Ave event timeline

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

2026
Building Violation (NOV) Aug 04 Serious
Building violation
This notice includes violations of the san francisco housing code. unless noted otherwise, all violations were observed on the date of insp…
Building Violation (NOV)Aug 04
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