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15-35 Espanola St

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

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high 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 Bayview — not a forecast
Above average
avg 4.6
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Bayview average of 4.6.

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.

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 1978
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
Units16
Floors2
Year built1978
Total area
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusWelfare
Blocklot4713010
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Hearthstone Housing Foundat 4000 Macarthur Blvd Ste 105 Newport Beach CA 92660
Last sale
April 11, 2007

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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

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
8thpercentile

Out of 382 buildings in this neighborhood, 351 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
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 risk forecast
High failure risk 80%
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

15-35 Espanola St event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit Jul 20
Demo (e) hvac system. replace (e) ceiling restroom exhaust fan (n) panasonic single speed exhaust. provide (n) central multi-split system. provide dryer exhaust duct.
Issued
Electrical PermitJul 20
Replace all (e) exterior lighting w/ led fixture. replace all (e) emergency exterior lighting w/ led fixtures. replace all (e) smoke detectors and cor detectors. replace all (e) outlets, switches, gfci low voltage and covers. provide (n) outlets at any wall alteration - provide power to new central water heater.

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