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1861-1863 Alabama St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5550043 3 units · 3 fl · 1962

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 Bernal Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.2
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Bernal Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1861-1863 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 1962
2 or more units
3 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 1962
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1962
Total area2,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5550043
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1863 Alabama St Apt 1 San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
January 14, 1999

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1861 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1863 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 1861-1863 Alabama Street in Bernal Heights is a three-story, three-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1962, currently owned by Juan F & Maria De Rodriguez. The building's maintenance history includes several significant events, most notably a plumbing incident in February 2019 involving water bursting from a kitchen sink that also raised concerns about dry rot on the deck, though these issues were subsequently addressed. The building has undergone some permitted modifications, including the installation of a stairlift in 1996 and replacement of a gas water heater in 2018. An expired reroofing permit from 1996 is also on record, though this work was presumably completed given its age.

In recent times, the property has experienced numerous external maintenance challenges, particularly regarding waste management and parking issues. Between August and October 2024, there were multiple reports of illegal parking, including instances of parking on sidewalk areas and abandoned vehicles. There were also several complaints about garbage and debris in the vicinity, with some reports specifically mentioning bagged or boxed garbage. While these external issues do not directly affect the building's internal conditions, they do impact the immediate surroundings. The only recorded fire incident was a CO detector activation in September 2024, though this was determined to be due to malfunction with no civilian injuries reported. The property's violation history shows a single plumbing-related complaint from 2019, which was resolved through the issuance of notices and final warning letters.

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Risk rating

How 1861-1863 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

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
33rdpercentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 855 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
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
DBI violation
likely
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Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood location

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Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 35%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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