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852 Moultrie St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5810011 2 units · 1 fl · 1922

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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
0
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 852 Moultrie 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 1922
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.

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 1922
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 built1922
Total area1,155 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot5810011
Ownership

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

Mailing address
852 Moultrie St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 852 Moultrie Street in Bernal Heights, owned by Kwong Kam Shing & Lan Fong, was constructed in 1922 and is classified as a Flats & Duplex structure with a single story. The building's documented history shows a completed dry rock repair project in 1998 involving approximately 75 square feet of work on the front stairs. More recently, the property has experienced several parking-related issues in 2024, with multiple reports of driveway blockages, sidewalk parking, and abandoned vehicles, though enforcement officers were frequently unable to locate the offending vehicles. A significant infrastructure concern arose in November 2024 with a sewage backup incident from the side sewer vent, which has since been resolved.

The property has faced recurring vegetation maintenance issues, with multiple fire complaints regarding weeds and grass documented between 2005 and 2023, all resulting in violation citations except for one in 2005 which was deemed to have no merit. Additionally, there have been four recorded fire code violations associated with Moultrie Street addresses in 2018, 2020, and 2022, all of which were abated but indicate historical compliance enforcement issues. The building's permit and violation history suggests a generally maintained property, though there have been periodic challenges with both vehicle congestion in the surrounding area and vegetation maintenance requirements.

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Risk rating

How 852 Moultrie 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
47thpercentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 676 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
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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.

Building age

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 29%
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

852 Moultrie St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jan 09
Re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)
$17,820 · Complete

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