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115-117 Madrid St

Excelsior, SF 94112 5956040

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 Excelsior
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 115-117 Madrid 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 1907
2 or more units
? units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
Possibly exempt. Built before 1979 but single-unit — single-family homes and condos may be exempt from the SF Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units—
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area2,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5956040
Ownership

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

Owner name
James C Sr & Margarette D N
Mailing address
Novello James C Sr & Margar 1046 View Way Pacifica CA 94044
Last sale
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117 Madrid St, San Francisco, CA 94112
115 Madrid St, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Initial analysis

The property at 115-117 Madrid Street is a two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1907, currently owned by James C Sr & Margarette D N. The recent and most significant development involves plans, filed in January 2024, to create a new accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in the basement comprising one living room, two bedrooms, toilet, and kitchen. This follows a pattern of ongoing improvements to the building, including front stairway repairs in October 2023, and substantial electrical upgrades completed in 2007 that included installation of new breaker panels and metering systems. The building's maintenance history shows attention to structural elements, with previous work including reroofing in 2005 and stair repairs in 2004.

In recent months, there has been notable activity regarding waste disposal and street cleaning around the property, with multiple 311 calls in late 2024/early 2025 concerning abandoned electronics, garbage, and debris, including a refrigerator and furniture on the street. There were also two reports of sidewalk parking violations in December 2024. A building complaint from July 2009 regarding a potentially hazardous fence was filed but subsequently abated. Planning records indicate both an ADU conversion review and previous renovations involving exterior stairs and interior work. The owners have demonstrated consistent investment in property improvements over the years, with only one tenant buyout recorded in the vicinity (at 142 Edinburgh Street in May 2023 for $56,600 involving two tenants).

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Risk rating

How 115-117 Madrid 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
95th percentile

Out of 337 buildings in this neighborhood, 17 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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)

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.3%
Moderate concern 13.4%
Severe concern 5.4%
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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The story over time

115-117 Madrid St event timeline

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

2024
311 Request Aug 15
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
Planning ProjectFeb 15
Per California Government Code Section 65852.2(e), the project proposes to convert the basement to an ADU.

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