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1845-1847 Alabama St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5550037 2 units · 2 fl · 1960

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 Bernal Heights
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Bernal Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1845-1847 Alabama 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 1960
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 built1960
Total area2,328 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot5550037
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gail Canyon Sam Living Trus
Mailing address
Canyon Sam Trustee 1845 Alabama St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
040297

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1847 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1845 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 1845-1847 Alabama Street in Bernal Heights is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1960. The building, currently owned by the Gail Canyon Sam Living Trust, has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past decades. Most notably, there has been a recurring issue with dry rot, with repairs documented in 2006, 2011, and most recently in 2017 when exterior stairs were replaced. The building has received various upgrades, including a solar panel installation in 2016 (2.12 kW system), complete reroofing projects in 1992 and 2001, and interior renovations in 2003 involving kitchen and bathroom updates.

A concerning incident occurred in 2007 when a complaint was filed regarding the presence of four kitchens in the building, suggesting unauthorized unit conversions, though this complaint was marked as "Not Active" by 2008. More recently, there have been multiple 311 calls regarding garbage and debris issues in the vicinity of the property between September and December 2024, with reported problems including overflowing garbage cans and general street cleaning needs - though these appear to be street-level issues rather than building-specific concerns. The building's fire safety record shows two minor incidents: a water evacuation and a malfunctioning alarm system, neither resulting in civilian injuries. The property's maintenance history demonstrates regular upkeep and addressing of structural issues, particularly regarding moisture-related damage, though the frequency of dry rot repairs might indicate ongoing building envelope challenges.

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Risk rating

How 1845-1847 Alabama 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
94th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 77 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 73.7%
Moderate concern 21.7%
Severe concern 4.6%
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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1845-1847 Alabama St event timeline

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

2024
Fire Incident May 24 Serious
553 Public service
Injuries: 0 · Fatalities: 0

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