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462 Cambridge St

Portola, SF 94134 5968011 2 units · 1 fl · 1944

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 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 462 Cambridge 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 1944
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 1944
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 built1944
Total area1,634 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot5968011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
462 Cambridge St San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
August 30, 2005

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Initial analysis

462 Cambridge Street is a two-unit multi-family residential building located in the Portola neighborhood, constructed in 1944 and currently owned by Angela Jarquin. The property has undergone several significant modifications, most notably in 2015-2016 when the ground floor unit was legalized following a series of building violations recorded in April 2015. These violations included unauthorized construction of an additional dwelling unit, unapproved plumbing and electrical work, and occupancy issues. The legalization process involved multiple permits totaling approximately $85,000, during which two windows were added, and several unauthorized structures were modified or removed. More recent improvements include a gas line extension in October 2024, indicating ongoing infrastructure upgrades.

The building has experienced various maintenance and compliance issues over the years. There were multiple fire code violations noted in 2023-2024 related to the alarm system, sprinkler obstructions, electrical conditions, and other safety concerns, all of which were subsequently abated. Tenant-related complaints have included mold issues in 2015, though these were reportedly addressed. The property has generated several 311 calls in early 2025 regarding various street maintenance issues, including sidewalk defects and sewer vent cover problems, which remain open. Additionally, there are recent fire alarm activations and CO detector incidents recorded, though none resulted in injuries or indicated serious safety concerns. The building's history shows a pattern of unauthorized modifications being brought into compliance, with the most significant being the legalization of the second unit in 2015-2016, which was completed successfully and received proper permits.

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Risk rating

How 462 Cambridge 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
87thpercentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 33 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
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

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 12%
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

462 Cambridge St event timeline

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

2024
Plumbing Permit Oct 02
Work category: 1p; extending houseline gas plumbing to facilitate meter move.
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