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76-78 Latona St

Bayview, SF 94124 5357019 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Bayview
At or below average
avg 4.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Bayview average of 4.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 76-78 Latona 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 1908
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area2,110 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot5357019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Harvey Marcus
Mailing address
78 Latona St San Francisco CA 94124
Last sale
081710

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78 Latona St, San Francisco, CA 94124
76 Latona St, San Francisco, CA 94124
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 76-78 Latona Street in the Bayview neighborhood, owned by Harvey Marcus, was constructed in 1908 and underwent significant modifications in 2004, including a rear addition and conversion from one unit to two units, approximately costing $60,000. This renovation was accompanied by extensive electrical work completed in 2005, involving the installation of numerous electrical components including 40 lights, 40 switches, 80 receptacles, 30 circuits, and 2 panels. The property has experienced recurring plumbing issues, with three recorded sewage backup incidents between 2018-2023, indicating potential ongoing infrastructure challenges. A notable cluster of violations was recorded in December 2010 related to electrical, mold, and inspection access issues, though these were officially abated by May 2013. Additional complaints include a blighted rear yard situation in 2010 and a brief concern in 2005 regarding light and ventilation blockage affecting a neighboring property.

The building's recent history (2018-2023) shows several parking-related issues, with multiple calls to parking enforcement for blocked driveways, though these are external to the building's structural conditions. A tree maintenance issue was reported and resolved in 2019. While the property has had several maintenance challenges in the past, particularly during the 2010-2013 period, there have been no active violations or major structural complaints in recent years. The building's systems, particularly plumbing and electrical, have required attention over the years, with the 2010 violations specifically citing mold problems and electrical outlet issues, though these were resolved through subsequent repairs and compliance actions.

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Risk rating

How 76-78 Latona 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
93th percentile

Out of 382 buildings in this neighborhood, 27 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
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.

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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 73.8%
Moderate concern 19.7%
Severe concern 6.5%
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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