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300 Hamilton St

Portola, SF 94134 5988017 10 units · 2 fl · 1965

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 Portola — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.8
14
FewerMore

This building has 14 novs (7y), above the Portola average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 300 Hamilton 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 1965
2 or more units
10 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 1965
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
Units10
Floors2
Year built1965
Total area8,380 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5988017
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Torres Idi Trustee 231 Delano Ave San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
July 14, 2011

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Initial analysis

The 10-unit, two-story apartment building at 300 Hamilton Street in the Portola neighborhood, constructed in 1965 and currently owned by Idi Torres 2010 Revoc Trust, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most pressing is the building's non-compliant status with mandatory soft story retrofit requirements (Tier 3), with a violation filed in October 2019 that remains active. In late 2019, multiple complaints regarding hot water issues were filed, with one specifically noting problems with a single boiler supplying the entire building. The building has a history of fire safety violations, with the most recent set of violations from August 2023 concerning alarm systems, extinguishers, and exit maintenance, all of which were abated by October 2023. Between 2016-2018, the property faced several significant maintenance challenges, including water damage, garage leaks, and sanitation issues, with tenants reporting problems including broken door closers and rubbish accumulation. The building has undergone various repairs and maintenance work over its history, including roofing projects in 1991-1993, termite work in 1992, and multiple fire safety system updates. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 show recurring issues with garbage and debris around the property, and there is currently an open public health request from December 2024.

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Risk rating

How 300 Hamilton 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
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Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 255 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
12%
No DBI
violation
88%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 88%
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

300 Hamilton St event timeline

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

2025
Fire Complaint Aug 22
Extinguishers
Violation Issued
Fire ComplaintAug 22
Alarm Systems

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