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15-35 Espanola St

Bayview, SF 94124 4713010 16 units · 2 fl · 1978

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Bayview
Above average
avg 4.5
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Bayview average of 4.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 15-35 Espanola 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
16 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.

Building characteristics
Units16
Floors2
Year built1978
Total area
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusWelfare
Blocklot4713010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Shoreview Preservation Lp
Mailing address
Hearthstone Housing Foundat 4000 Macarthur Blvd Ste 105 Newport Beach CA 92660
Last sale
042419

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Multiple entrances & addresses

Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

23 Espanola St, San Francisco, CA 94124
19 Espanola St, San Francisco, CA 94124
31 Espanola St, San Francisco, CA 94124
25 Espanola St, San Francisco, CA 94124
29 Espanola St, San Francisco, CA 94124
27 Espanola St, San Francisco, CA 94124
17 Espanola St, San Francisco, CA 94124
15 Espanola St, San Francisco, CA 94124
35 Espanola St, San Francisco, CA 94124
33 Espanola St, San Francisco, CA 94124
21 Espanola St, San Francisco, CA 94124
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Initial analysis

The 16-unit multi-family residential building at 15-35 Espanola Street in Bayview, owned by Shoreview Preservation LP, has undergone significant recent renovations and maintains active building systems. As of September 2024, all eight buildings on the property received new roofing, with permits totaling approximately $250,000. Earlier in 2024, a substantial interior upgrade was initiated across all units, including new kitchen cabinets, countertops, appliances, bathroom fixtures, flooring, and door hardware, with an estimated cost of $256,000. The building has also seen recent mechanical system updates, including the replacement of furnaces, plumbing fixtures, and light fixtures in Units 1-4 in November 2024, indicating ongoing maintenance and modernization efforts.

The property has a history of maintenance issues primarily related to water damage and building systems, with several notable incidents in the past. Between 2000-2002, there were multiple complaints regarding water damage, including leaking ceilings, mold issues, and various interior surface problems. Recent 311 calls have reported some concerning exterior conditions, including a collapsed sidewalk, missing side sewer vent cover, and an overgrown tree as of mid-2024. The building's fire incident record shows no significant events affecting civilian safety, with all incidents recorded as either false alarms or minor issues. Recent complaints regarding door security (January 2025) and plumbing issues (June 2024) were addressed and closed by housing inspection services. The property underwent extensive renovations in 2007 under Aimco management, including electrical system upgrades and plumbing fixture replacements, suggesting this building has received regular attention to its infrastructure needs over the years.

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Risk rating

How 15-35 Espanola 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
9th percentile

Out of 382 buildings in this neighborhood, 348 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
20%
No DBI
violation
80%
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.

Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 13.4%
Moderate concern 63.0%
Severe concern 23.6%
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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The story over time

15-35 Espanola St event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Apr 06
Video surveillance equipment installation
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Electrical PermitApr 06
Video surveillance equipment installation

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