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43 Pomona St

Bayview, SF 94124 5357036 2 units · 1 fl · 1910

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 43 Pomona 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 1910
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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
Floors1
Year built1910
Total area2,799 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5357036
Ownership

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

Owner name
Qin Guo Ming
Mailing address
43 Pomona St San Francisco CA 94124
Last sale
102617

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 43 Pomona St in Bayview, owned by Qin Guo Ming, has undergone several significant modifications since its construction in 1910. Most notably, in 2015, a staircase was added to connect the second floor to an attic space, along with the construction of four dormers, representing a $30,000 improvement to the property. The building has also seen important infrastructure upgrades, including the installation of a 6.3 kW solar PV system with 20 roof-mounted modules in December 2016, and replacement of the existing electrical service to 100A capacity, both of which have been completed. A plumbing issue arose in January 2007 when a water heater was installed incorrectly, causing flue gases to flow into a garage area inside the building; this safety violation was promptly addressed and abated by July 2007.

The property has experienced some ongoing quality-of-life issues in recent years, particularly in 2023-2025, with multiple reports of dog barking noise (January and September 2023) and convenience concerns including illegal parking and garbage/debris issues. A significant infrastructure incident occurred in September 2024, involving a broken house pipe that required attention. The building's systems have been regularly updated, as evidenced by the 2007 water heater flue installation and subsequent electrical and solar improvements, suggesting ongoing maintenance and infrastructure investment by the owner. The most recent building modifications, including the attic staircase and dormers, were documented in planning records and appear to have been completed according to approved plans.

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Risk rating

How 43 Pomona 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
46th percentile

Out of 382 buildings in this neighborhood, 206 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
53%
No DBI
violation
47%
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 55.2%
Moderate concern 36.0%
Severe concern 8.7%
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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