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1790 Newcomb Ave

Bayview, SF 94124 5305024 2 units · 1 fl · 1930

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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
At or below average
avg 4.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Bayview average of 4.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1790 Newcomb 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 1930
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 1930
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
Floors1
Year built1930
Total area2,270 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5305024
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1325 Laguna St Apt 5 San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
August 19, 1998

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Initial analysis

The property at 1790 Newcomb Avenue is a 1-story, 2-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1930, currently owned by Nwihim Adolphus C N & Nwihi. The building has experienced several significant issues over the past two decades, with the most recent notable complaint regarding unpermitted work filed in December 2019. In 2015, there was a complaint about inadequate heating, and in 2010, multiple housing code violations were documented, including electrical problems with plugs, switches, and outlets, as well as issues with a washing machine and an oven. These 2010 violations prompted several corrective actions, including the installation of new electrical components (plugs, lighting, smoke detector) and a non-structural partition wall to create an additional bedroom, with work valued at $1,000. Earlier issues include plumbing problems in 2009 involving a sink repair, and in 1998, there were water leakage problems that were documented and resolved.

The building's infrastructure has seen some updates, including a PG&E conversion from overhead to underground service in 2005 (permit expired) and a roofing project completed in 1998 (permit expired). More recent maintenance concerns have primarily involved external issues, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2018-2022 regarding sewer odors, pavement defects, and street cleaning matters. While these external maintenance issues have been addressed and closed, they are separate from the building's internal systems. The property has undergone various inspections and received multiple violation notices, all of which have been marked as not active after being abated, suggesting that the major historical compliance issues have been resolved, though the more recent complaints about unpermitted work and inadequate heat remain notable on the record.

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Risk rating

How 1790 Newcomb 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
42ndpercentile

Out of 382 buildings in this neighborhood, 222 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
52%
No DBI
violation
48%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood location

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DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

Complaints across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 48%
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

1790 Newcomb Ave event timeline

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

2019
DBI Complaint Dec 02
Work without a permit.
Building Inspection Division

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