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740 Earl St

Hunters Point, SF 94124 4644002 3 units · 2 fl · 1947

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Hunters Point — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 12.0
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Hunters Point average of 12.0.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 740 Earl 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 1947
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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 1947
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1947
Total area3,476 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4644002
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Sutro Property Mgmt Po Box 885373 San Francisco CA 94188
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

740 Earl Street is a two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1947 in the Hunters Point neighborhood, currently owned by Nicholson Heritage Group LLC. The building consists of 3 residential units and includes commercial spaces on the first floor, with significant renovation and improvement work taking place between 2013 and 2019. Major infrastructure upgrades include the replacement of two furnaces in 2014, installation of multiple bathrooms and kitchens between 2013-2015, and extensive electrical work including new construction for two residential units with comprehensive electrical systems installation in 2013. Several building violations from 2010-2011 were related to work being conducted with suspended permits, though many subsequent permits sought final inspections and corrections, resulting in the completion of various improvement projects valued at over $60,000.

Recent history of the property shows recurring issues with garbage and debris accumulation around the building, particularly during late 2024, with multiple 311 calls regarding abandoned garbage, loose debris, and illegal parking. There have been a few fire-related incidents at the address, including two invalid assists and an alarm malfunction, as well as one documented gas leak incident, though none resulted in civilian injuries. While the building has undergone substantial improvements and corrections over the past decade, the property management's response to external maintenance issues, particularly regarding garbage, appears to be an ongoing challenge. The most recent complaints and service requests are primarily related to street-level and sidewalk cleanliness, with multiple reports of waste accumulation requiring intervention from city services.

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Risk rating

How 740 Earl 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
86thpercentile

Out of 29 buildings in this neighborhood, 4 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
55%
No DBI
violation
45%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 45%
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

740 Earl St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 24
Abandoned vehicle
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMay 24
Parking on sidewalk

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