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44 Athens St

Excelsior, SF 94112 5947014 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Excelsior — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.4
14
FewerMore

This building has 14 novs (7y), above the Excelsior average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 44 Athens 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 1908
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 1908
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
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area1,320 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5947014
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Gurson S Dang 519 Paris St San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 44 Athens Street in the Excelsior neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1908, currently owned by the Dang Gurson S 1990 Trust. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues and violations over the past three decades, with the most recent major incident occurring in 2022 when multiple building code violations were documented, including lack of required smoke detectors, inadequate ceiling height, insufficient heating, and unauthorized modifications to living spaces. These violations, along with various interior maintenance issues such as problems with electrical outlets, windows, and plumbing fixtures, were officially abated by September 2023. The building has a history of water-related problems, including a notable incident in 2010 involving water leaks affecting multiple units, and a 2013 complaint regarding exposed waste piping on the exterior.

More recent concerns have been documented through 311 calls, with multiple reports of garbage and debris on the property between July and October 2024, including a sewage backup incident in August 2024. The building's maintenance history shows regular repairs and improvements over the years, including a reroofing project completed in 2006 and various unit-specific renovations such as kitchen sink replacement in 2008 and heating system repairs in 2022. While the property has undergone numerous repairs in response to code violations and tenant complaints, the recurring nature of some issues, particularly water-related problems and heating system concerns, suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.

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Risk rating

How 44 Athens 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
6thpercentile

Out of 337 buildings in this neighborhood, 317 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
37%
No DBI
violation
63%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 63%
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

44 Athens St event timeline

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

2022
Building Permit Oct 06
To comply with complaints: 202296368- 202296370- 2022953199: repair heater
$1,000 · Complete
Building Violation (NOV)Sep 27
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