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270-272 Trumbull St

Excelsior, SF 94112 5871036 2 units · 1 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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 Excelsior — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Excelsior average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 270-272 Trumbull 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 1900
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 1900
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 built1900
Total area2,290 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5871036
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
270 Trumbull St San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale

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272 Trumbull St, San Francisco, CA 94112
270 Trumbull St, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Initial analysis

The property at 270-272 Trumbull Street in the Excelsior neighborhood is a one-story, two-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by William D Murray. The building has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the past decades, with the most recent major work being the installation of a 3.78 kW solar photovoltaic system in 2021. In 2019, substantial repairs were made to address dry rot and window replacements at both the front and east walls, with costs totaling $19,500. A significant event occurred in 2015 when the property underwent a legalization process for an improperly installed dwelling unit, which had previously led to multiple complaints about an allegedly illegal backyard structure and basement excavation. This was followed by the installation of a complete fire sprinkler system in 2016, demonstrating improvements in fire safety.

The building's maintenance history includes various structural improvements such as window replacements (1991), and multiple horizontal extensions/renovations in the 1980s. Recent activity around the property has primarily involved waste management issues, with multiple reports of garbage and debris between December 2024 and January 2025, though most of these cases were resolved by city services. A tree maintenance request from December 2024 remains open. The property has experienced two fire-related incidents, though one was determined to have no merit and the other was quickly resolved when an open vacant building condition was corrected in 2011. The building's systems have been regularly maintained, with documentation of plumbing and electrical upgrades, including the installation of a fire alarm system and various safety improvements.

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Risk rating

How 270-272 Trumbull 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
70thpercentile

Out of 337 buildings in this neighborhood, 101 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
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
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
Low failure risk 25%
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

270-272 Trumbull St event timeline

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2025
Electrical Permit Dec 17
Solarapp+ approval: sa20251125-2454-608-6755-b - installing 12 roof-mounted solar pv modules, 440 watts per module, total no. of rating 5.28 kw. rooftop mounted solar energy system pv 12 hin-t440nf(bk) solar modules 12 iq8a-72-2-us {240v} microinverters existing system:
Reinstated
Electrical PermitNov 25
Solarapp+ approval: sa20251125-2454-608-6755-a - installing 12 roof-mounted solar pv modules, 440 watts per module, total no. of rating 5.28 kw. rooftop mounted solar energy system pv 12 jam54d41-440/mb solar modules 12 iq8a-72-2-us {240v} microinverters existing sy

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