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355 Gambier St

Portola, SF 94134 5966007 2 units · 1 fl · 1932

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems 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 Portola — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.8
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Portola average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 355 Gambier 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 1932
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 1932
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 built1932
Total area1,730 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot5966007
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Alvarez Martin & Martin Mar 355 Gambier St San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
January 13, 1999

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Initial analysis

The property at 355 Gambier Street in the Portola neighborhood is a single-story, two-unit multi-family residential building built in 1932, currently owned by Martin-alvarez Fmly 2017 Re. The building underwent a significant modification in 2006, including a vertical addition to the back room and kitchen and bathroom renovations, with an estimated cost of $85,000. In February 2017, two complaints were filed regarding an illegal unit (355A), though these complaints are now listed as not active. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues, with recent fire complaints in 2023 and 2016 regarding weeds and grass, both of which were addressed. Between February and March 2025, there has been a notable pattern of garbage and debris issues in the vicinity, with multiple complaints regarding abandoned items and waste, though most were resolved through city services. Two tenant buyouts have been recorded in the vicinity, with one recent case from June 2024 involving a $50,000 payout to a single tenant at 1930 Burrows Street, and another from March 2022 for $167,400 involving ten tenants at 1522 Felton Street, though these are not directly related to the Gambier Street address.

The building's history shows regular maintenance activities and some community infrastructure concerns, particularly regarding waste management in the immediate area. While the illegal unit complaints from 2017 and multiple property maintenance issues have been addressed, the property continues to experience occasional landscaping and debris management challenges. The records indicate active involvement from various city agencies in resolving these issues, though some matters, particularly recent service requests regarding park services and overgrown trees, remain open as of early 2025.

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Risk rating

How 355 Gambier 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
80thpercentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 51 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
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 14%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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